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V117 AYP

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

107,464 mi
Last recorded107,464 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV117 AYP
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 107,464 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 100,713 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Mar 2024 93,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 93,238 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 87,109 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 86,573 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 85,222 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 84,819 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 75,452 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 70,103 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 62,722 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 55,385 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 48,773 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 42,129 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 4 Jan 2013 37,383 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 34,815 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 32,980 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 31,552 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 7 Jan 2009 29,817 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 28,173 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 26,818 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 25,254 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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V117 AYP 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 95.5%.

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 V117 AYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V117 AYP registered?

V117 AYP is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is V117 AYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V117 AYP shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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