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RG52 JCK

2003 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

138,039 mi
Last recorded138,039 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG52 JCK
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 138,039 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 132,940 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 127,476 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 122,179 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 115,525 miles

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 107,303 miles

both lower arm rear bounded bushes started to crack

rear brake discs inner faces pitted and coroded

Pass 28 Apr 2012 97,233 miles

front inner edges on front tyre treads worn low

Pass 28 Apr 2011 87,148 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 87,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 75,072 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 60,673 miles

slight play in n/s front lower ball joint

Fail 23 Apr 2009 60,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight play in n/s front lower ball joint

Pass 14 Apr 2008 46,701 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 36,723 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 25,880 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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RG52 JCK is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RG52 JCK, 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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RG52 JCK is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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