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OW03 ERZ

2003 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

141,945 mi
Last recorded141,945 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 ERZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 141,945 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2023 141,852 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates a muilfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 138,915 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 133,196 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 126,901 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 121,031 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Aug 2018 114,190 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 107,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 100,068 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 92,587 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 84,218 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 75,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 75,342 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 66,302 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 57,573 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 48,734 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 37,565 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 27,011 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 18,028 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 15,636 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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OW03 ERZ is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OW03 ERZ, 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 OW03 ERZ registered?

OW03 ERZ is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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