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RN03 CVV

2003 Lexus IS300

Blue Lpg 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

168,184 mi
Last recorded168,184 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 CVV
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 168,184 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 152,653 miles

All brake discs' faces have discoloured/glazed surfaces

Ball joint has slight play Slight play in ball-joint/bush within nearside rack-gaiter. (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stonechip on offside edge of screen (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 152,635 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

All brake-discs faces' have minor surface glazing.

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 151,660 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 151,648 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 148,870 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 144,697 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 144,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 133,808 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 133,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2010 113,717 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 113,717 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 104,323 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 101,184 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 100,671 miles

both rear tyres tread on legal limit (Advise attention)

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f track control arm inner bush has some play

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 2 Jan 2008 87,687 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 69,772 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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RN03 CVV is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RN03 CVV, 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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RN03 CVV is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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