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RA03 EGY

2003 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,207 mi
Last recorded84,207 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 EGY
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 84,207 miles

Advise o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge of tyre

Advise rust appearing at n/s and o/s inner sill's and sill end

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 80,665 miles

Advise rust appearing at both rear sills, and sill ends

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

Oil leak, but not excessive bell housing / gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 80,665 miles

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

Advise rear handbrake inbalance

Advise rust appearing at both rear sills, and sill ends

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive bell housing / gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 78,050 miles

Advise n/s/r tyre wearing on both edges or tyre

Advise o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge of tyre

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 74,618 miles

Advise n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges of tyre

Advise n/s/r tyre perished

Advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 May 2016 74,618 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Advise n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges of tyre

Advise n/s/r tyre perished

Advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2015 72,117 miles

Advise nail in o/s/r tyre tread

Advise rust appearing at o/s/r outer sill

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 70,753 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 70,753 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 May 2013 68,699 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2012 64,350 miles

Advise cut in o/s/f side wall.

Advise n/s/f tyre has cut in outter side wall.

Advise o/s/r tyre perishing.

Advise under floor covers fitted.

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

Pass 14 May 2011 57,343 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 47,162 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 38,857 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 31,107 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 14,808 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 10,919 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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RA03 EGY is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RA03 EGY, 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 RA03 EGY registered?

RA03 EGY is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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