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NU03 VHE

2003 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,889 mi
Last recorded140,889 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 VHE
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 140,889 miles

EML light on

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 140,889 miles

EML light on

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 126,543 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2022 126,543 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 116,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 107,818 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 107,818 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 100,797 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 94,927 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2017 89,969 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 85,195 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 80,784 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 78,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 74,936 miles

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 24 Aug 2012 72,738 miles

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 18 Aug 2011 69,978 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 67,339 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 64,768 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 61,601 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 53,687 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 50,385 miles

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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NU03 VHE is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NU03 VHE, 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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NU03 VHE is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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