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SJ53 JPY

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

153,116 mi
Last recorded153,116 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 JPY
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 153,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 144,238 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 142,661 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 141,282 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 140,042 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 138,712 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 137,857 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 137,857 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 134,792 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 134,753 miles

Front coil spring broken both side. (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 131,518 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 131,437 miles

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on both tyres side edge. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion the edges under both rear doors. (6.1.C.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 127,261 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 119,979 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 119,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 109,848 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 98,833 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 98,833 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 94,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 94,237 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 87,831 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 79,618 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 20 Nov 2008 73,378 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 67,460 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 43,096 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)

large lip on front brake discs.

wipers smearing very slightly.

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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SJ53 JPY is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SJ53 JPY, 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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SJ53 JPY is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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