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RK03 SWV

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

142,056 mi
Last recorded142,056 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 142,056 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 141,048 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 141,048 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 138,962 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 138,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 136,196 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 132,483 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

offside rear tyre inner/outer wall scuffed

rear inner sill/suspension mount area 's surface corroded

rear suspension sub frame/suspension components surface corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2020 128,860 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 127,240 miles

Front tyres cracking

Pass 12 Jul 2018 126,196 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 126,171 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 124,508 miles

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside front tie-bars bush slightly deteriorated.

Fail 21 Jun 2017 124,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

offside and nearside front tie-bars bush slightly deteriorated.

Pass 29 Jun 2016 120,554 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 116,201 miles

slight corrosion nearside rear floor panel

Pass 21 Mar 2014 113,746 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 101,066 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 91,169 miles

both rear brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 2 Nov 2011 91,169 miles

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

both rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 18 Nov 2010 85,043 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 12 May 2010 83,196 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 76,865 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 69,374 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 64,837 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 60,025 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 47,450 miles

Handbrake near end of reserve travel. Underside of vehicle covered by trims.

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 SWV is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 RK03 SWV, 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 RK03 SWV registered?

RK03 SWV is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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