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NJ53 BBX

2003 Lexus IS300

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,970 mi
Last recorded149,970 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 BBX
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 149,970 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 149,465 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 148,832 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 146,372 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2022 146,372 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

How Reliable is the Lexus IS300?

Based on 34,961 MOT tests across 2,047 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
5,420
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,456
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 584
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 542
position lamp(s) not working 432
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 414
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NJ53 BBX is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Lexus IS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 74,114 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJ53 BBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus IS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NJ53 BBX registered?

NJ53 BBX is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is NJ53 BBX safe to buy?

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