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PX52 SYP

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

117,460 mi
Last recorded117,460 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX52 SYP
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 117,460 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 108,204 miles

Under body has underseal

Pass 10 Apr 2024 107,684 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 107,684 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 107,635 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured and functionality of the braking system is affected Brake discs Heat shield (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured and functionality of the braking system is affected Brake discs heat shield (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Boot floor corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 101,389 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 101,389 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 97,715 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 93,121 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 90,609 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 90,481 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 85,345 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 80,259 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 73,115 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 73,095 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 65,554 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cut in tread

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 55,993 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 47,223 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres badly worn on edges

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 24 Dec 2012 40,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 21 Nov 2011 31,909 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 25,534 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 21,201 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 15,954 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 13,771 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 12,083 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 10,276 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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PX52 SYP is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 PX52 SYP, 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 PX52 SYP registered?

PX52 SYP is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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