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SA03 ODF

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,838 mi
Last recorded109,838 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 ODF
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 109,838 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 102,269 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))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 97,088 miles

engine management light displayed on dash denoting an engine fault

Pass 22 Feb 2017 91,656 miles

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

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and only 10% of disc face used by brake pads (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 87,107 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 87,106 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2015 83,673 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 81,454 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 81,451 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 78,809 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 78,808 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 72,650 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 72,650 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 66,568 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 60,407 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 53,135 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 44,067 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 41,237 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 30,775 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 30,436 miles

both rear tyres on lagal limit of 1.6mm †

nearside front tyre has slight buckle.

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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SA03 ODF is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SA03 ODF, 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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SA03 ODF is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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