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PX53 WWL

2003 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,308 mi
Last recorded83,308 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 WWL
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 83,308 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s parking brake lazy

o/s/r under arch,rear sills-floors and rear subframes all corroding

Fail 7 Jul 2014 83,308 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s parking brake lazy

o/s/r under arch,rear sills-floors and rear subframes all corroding

Pass 9 Jul 2013 70,802 miles

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

under rear quarter panels corroding

Pass 9 Jul 2012 58,878 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 49,749 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 47,575 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 47,575 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 43,181 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 34,882 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 30,880 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 30,880 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 23,576 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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PX53 WWL is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PX53 WWL, 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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PX53 WWL is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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