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RK03 SNJ

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

179,059 mi
Last recorded179,059 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 SNJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 179,059 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rears (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front bumper and covers insurcure

Fail 25 Jun 2022 179,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rears (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front bumper and covers insurcure

Fail 8 Apr 2022 179,058 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged sensor wire snapped (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy and no definitive line to see alignment (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions directional tyre wrong way round (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification top mount bolt snapped in wheel arch (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy and no definitive line to check beam (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ripped open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted lower attachment bolt hanging out ( DANGEROUS) (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification top mount bolts loose in wheel arch (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached balljoint mounting bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated /handbrake lamp (1.1.10 (f))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake hose attachment loose (cable tied) but not likely to come off

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside steering rack mounting bush slightly worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot cracked/badly perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox rubber not attached on one side (6.1.2 (a))

front bumper and both sideskirts loose but not likely to detach

general underbody corrosion and minor damage to chassis in places where incorrectly jacked

handbrake fluctuation on both sides

battery terminals loose

Fail 28 Mar 2022 179,047 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emission control equipment obviously modified emissions up and down no stable reading (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine dripping from engine when running (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Body component insecure side skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush effected perished play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play loose pin missing (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Body component insecure side skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush effected perished play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play loose and pin missing (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached loose and pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached loose and pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached loose and pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached loose and pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fuel straps corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2019 174,570 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 168,233 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 165,351 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2015 161,626 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 147,996 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine management light is on.

front brake discs worn.

Fail 26 Aug 2014 147,988 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine management light is on.

front brake discs worn.

Pass 27 Aug 2013 131,285 miles

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

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

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

engine management light is on.

Pass 29 Aug 2012 110,522 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 110,522 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 84,203 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 67,755 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 61,454 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 53,929 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 45,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 37,453 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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RK03 SNJ 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 73.7%.

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 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 RK03 SNJ, 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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RK03 SNJ is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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