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V999 LEX

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

149,812 mi
Last recorded149,812 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV999 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 149,812 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 149,477 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 149,272 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 148,228 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 148,000 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 140,003 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 132,347 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 132,347 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 124,652 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 124,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 117,503 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 109,095 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 28 Mar 2013 101,408 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 93,530 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 80,291 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 70,564 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 59,204 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 51,096 miles

N/S/F shockabsorber leaking

Pass 14 May 2007 38,932 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 28,301 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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V999 LEX 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 90%.

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 V999 LEX, 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 V999 LEX registered?

V999 LEX is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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