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SV53 JKY

2003 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,988 mi
Last recorded142,988 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 JKY
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 142,988 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 130,567 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 130,567 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 116,471 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 107,049 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

r/h l/h under side panels fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2017 106,997 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

r/h l/h under side panels fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2016 93,572 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 93,572 miles

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

Nearside Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 80,211 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 73,069 miles

o/s/ftyre cut on side wall not through to cord

Pass 26 Feb 2013 66,348 miles

slight smear at wipers

Pass 21 Mar 2012 59,239 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Mar 2012 59,239 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2011 52,709 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 52,707 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 46,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 37,273 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 22,179 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 5,529 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 4,547 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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SV53 JKY is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SV53 JKY, 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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SV53 JKY is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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