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PB53 LEX

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,998 mi
Last recorded140,998 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPB53 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 140,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2025 140,685 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 138,876 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 136,932 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 134,242 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively On limit (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Dec 2020 134,242 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively On limit (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 132,205 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 126,719 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 126,719 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 125,345 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nsf and osf tyres worn on inner shoulder

Fail 22 Dec 2017 125,345 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nsf and osf tyres worn on inner shoulder

Pass 24 Dec 2016 123,256 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 115,805 miles

Front Both front tyres balding on inner edge

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 115,805 miles

Front Both front tyres balding on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 107,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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Fail 17 Oct 2014 107,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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Pass 4 Oct 2013 96,871 miles

Nearside Front 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 29 Oct 2012 86,734 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 77,004 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 61,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 61,177 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 51,415 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 40,382 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 27,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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PB53 LEX is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PB53 LEX, 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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PB53 LEX is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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