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RF52 XCM

2003 Lexus IS300

Beige Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

175,317 mi
Last recorded175,317 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 XCM
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 175,317 miles

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

Front no plate is slightly loose

Head lamp light,up down illuminated on dash

Ns rear hand brake performance is low

Ns rear tyre outer side wall is damaged

Rear suspension mountings are corroded

Suspension components are corroded

Fail 31 May 2018 175,317 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Suspension components are corroded

Brake check required as rear pads appear low

Brake fluid level is low

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

Front no plate is slightly loose

Head lamp light,up down illuminated on dash

Ns rear hand brake performance is low

Ns rear switch attached to suspension arm is detached

Ns rear tyre outer side wall is damaged

Rear suspension mountings are corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2017 172,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear cut on tyre outer side wall

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 26 Jun 2017 172,296 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear cut on tyre outer side wall

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Jun 2016 160,469 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 160,468 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 148,476 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 135,948 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 115,957 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 98,986 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 86,277 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 74,790 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 31,748 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 48,184 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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RF52 XCM is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Beige with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RF52 XCM, 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 RF52 XCM registered?

RF52 XCM is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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