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RO03 VTM

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,011 mi
Last recorded74,011 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 VTM
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 74,011 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

modified exhaust fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2019 73,840 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 67,442 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 61,023 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 60,087 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 60,087 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 55,430 miles

nearside front & both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 19 Feb 2015 51,494 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 48,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 45,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 45,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 41,736 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 41,736 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 38,087 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 33,709 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 28,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Feb 2008 24,872 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 20,753 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 15,728 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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RO03 VTM 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 84.2%.

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 RO03 VTM, 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 RO03 VTM registered?

RO03 VTM is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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The MOT history for RO03 VTM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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