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RF03 OLB

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

154,702 mi
Last recorded154,702 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 OLB
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 154,702 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 151,707 miles

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

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

lots of corrosion underneath

Pass 8 Jul 2016 146,419 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 134,065 miles

both x strut bushes worn on front arms

Pass 26 Apr 2014 125,739 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 117,549 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2013 117,549 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 103,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside door mirror danage

Fail 10 Aug 2012 103,631 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside door mirror danage

Pass 12 Aug 2011 89,833 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 89,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s front tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 77,837 miles

front number plate damage

Pass 4 Aug 2009 69,648 miles

PAINTWORK ON BONNET BADLY DAMAGED.

Pass 11 Aug 2008 61,511 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 51,656 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 40,957 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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RF03 OLB is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RF03 OLB, 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 RF03 OLB registered?

RF03 OLB is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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