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RE03 XKV

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,301 mi
Last recorded71,301 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 XKV
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2026 71,301 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 71,200 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 70,545 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 70,193 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 69,726 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Not in repairable area

Pass 26 Mar 2019 68,764 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 67,628 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 66,458 miles

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside parking brake effort lower than expected (187/80kg)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 65,166 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 63,820 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 61,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 58,450 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 55,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre has a chunk missing out of the sidewall no cords showing at time of test

Pass 11 Mar 2011 50,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2010 45,251 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 38,684 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 33,309 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 28,222 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 22,721 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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RE03 XKV is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RE03 XKV, 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 RE03 XKV registered?

RE03 XKV is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 7 April 2003.

Is RE03 XKV safe to buy?

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