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RA52 EZB

2003 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

168,400 mi
Last recorded168,400 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 EZB
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 168,400 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 161,280 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 161,248 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2018 151,604 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Jan 2018 142,575 miles

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 130,163 miles

fuel tank filler neck corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2015 121,527 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 97,305 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2014 97,305 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 73,871 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2011 31,999 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 31,163 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2010 27,454 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 24,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 May 2008 21,888 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 19,503 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2007 19,503 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 18,863 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 14,724 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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RA52 EZB is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RA52 EZB, 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 RA52 EZB registered?

RA52 EZB is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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