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R777 KVN

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

43,492 mi
Last recorded43,492 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR777 KVN
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 43,492 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both outer sills rusty and getting thin

Pass 2 Apr 2025 42,367 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 40,664 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Strengthening bars corroded both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 40,639 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Strengthening bars corroded both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 40,027 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 39,355 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 39,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 38,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 38,775 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 38,283 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 37,350 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 36,801 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 36,283 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 34,929 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 34,928 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 33,730 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 32,116 miles

nearside front suspension arm hasslight play in a track control arm iner bush

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre worn low on the iner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2012 31,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2011 30,379 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 28,512 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 26,915 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 25,858 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 21,527 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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R777 KVN is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R777 KVN, 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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R777 KVN is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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