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R99 RKS

2003 Lexus IS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,897 mi
Last recorded163,897 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR99 RKS
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 163,897 miles

Rear brakes noisy in reverse

Fail 17 Nov 2025 163,895 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear brakes noisy in reverse

Pass 28 Nov 2024 161,362 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower outer joint. fits into hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 157,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

near side and off side rear subframe support straps corroded

suspension mounted ,head lamp auto height leveling switch siezed and mounting bracket broken

Fail 30 Nov 2023 157,137 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

near side and off side rear subframe support straps corroded

suspension mounted ,head lamp auto height leveling switch siezed and mounting bracket broken

Pass 1 Dec 2022 148,131 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 143,993 miles

Movement in nearside track rod end

Offside front tyre worn low

Oil leak

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Rear number plate poor

Pass 21 Dec 2020 142,008 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 139,490 miles

Offside Rear brake calliper damaged

heavy dirt build up on underside components

Fail 13 Dec 2019 139,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake calliper damaged

heavy dirt build up on underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2018 134,101 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 134,101 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 134,100 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 128,718 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 121,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 116,435 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 116,435 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 106,235 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 106,235 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 92,127 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 74,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wipers poor

Pass 15 Jul 2011 66,460 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 60,710 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 53,801 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 46,639 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 39,729 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 34,012 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 29,018 miles

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

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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R99 RKS is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 R99 RKS, 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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R99 RKS is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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