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S300 RHD

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,956 mi
Last recorded99,956 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS300 RHD
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 99,956 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underbody general corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2024 94,836 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 90,006 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 83,870 miles

Covers Fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2019 82,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 81,002 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 81,002 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 78,644 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 75,788 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 72,984 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 69,788 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 69,758 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 66,927 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 66,927 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 64,040 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 61,005 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 61,005 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 57,886 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 55,129 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 52,569 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 47,677 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 45,699 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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S300 RHD is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S300 RHD, 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 S300 RHD registered?

S300 RHD is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 29 November 2003.

Is S300 RHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S300 RHD shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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