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P15 KPX

2003 Lexus IS300

Beige Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,959 mi
Last recorded112,959 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP15 KPX
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 112,959 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2024 111,512 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 111,363 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 111,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 111,323 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2014 98,542 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 98,538 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 86,505 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 86,285 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 73,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 73,384 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 62,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 62,636 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 50,286 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)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 38,305 miles

top rust on rear brake discs

Fail 24 Sep 2009 38,305 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

top rust on rear brake discs

Pass 28 Nov 2008 36,851 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 27,083 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 27,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2006 21,351 miles

brakes tested with tapley meter (lsd fitted)

unable to fully check steering componants due to covers fitted

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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P15 KPX is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Beige with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P15 KPX, 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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P15 KPX is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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