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RE53 TEO

2003 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

151,253 mi
Last recorded151,253 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 TEO
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 151,253 miles

Rear Lower surface corrosion floor pan

Fail 3 Mar 2022 151,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower surface corrosion floor pan

Pass 4 Mar 2021 143,281 miles

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

Headlamp beam image could be better

Slight corrosion to sills, underside of vehicle & various components

Fail 4 Mar 2021 143,281 miles

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

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

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

Slight corrosion to sills, underside of vehicle & various components

Pass 18 Feb 2020 137,129 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 133,957 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2018 131,171 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear arm bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside head light image slightly poor

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear armbush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Mar 2018 131,170 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear arm bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside head light image slightly poor

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear armbush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Mar 2017 129,210 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 129,210 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both binding (3.5.1k)

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

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 123,559 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

rear subframe corroding

Pass 15 Dec 2014 115,227 miles

sligh corrosion both rear inner sills

Pass 3 Jan 2014 105,888 miles

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 3 Jan 2013 99,472 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 99,472 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2012 93,888 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 5 Jan 2011 82,997 miles

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

number plates

off side front brake has slight damage

Pass 30 Dec 2009 71,437 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 60,657 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)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 50,352 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 37,458 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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RE53 TEO is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 RE53 TEO, 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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RE53 TEO is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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