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VO03 PZM

2003 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,685 mi
Last recorded197,685 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 PZM
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 197,685 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 193,363 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 193,363 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 May 2015 189,207 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 189,207 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 181,290 miles

damage to screen

slight bend in n/s/r and o/s/f rim

slight play in rear lower rose bushes outer

Pass 22 Mar 2013 171,865 miles

bend in the o/s/f wheel rim

chip on screen

rear lower hub rose bushes have play n/s and o/s (rear of the two arm mounts)

slight bend in the n/s/r wheel rim

Fail 22 Mar 2013 171,865 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

bend in the o/s/f wheel rim

chip on screen

front level sensor has broken its mountings and is hanging loose under the car

rear level sensor is seized and cracked the mountion

rear lower hub rose bushes have play n/s and o/s (rear of the two arm mounts)

slight bend in the n/s/r wheel rim

Pass 22 Mar 2012 158,829 miles

chips on screen

o/s/f wheel rim has a buckle

screw in the o/s/f tyre

unable to see the rear brake pads

Pass 21 Mar 2011 138,920 miles

both rear tyres are worn low

rear brake pads look very low recommend wheels off to check

small chip on the screen

Pass 18 Mar 2010 112,649 miles

small chip on the windscreen

Pass 18 Mar 2009 87,192 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 63,541 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 26 Mar 2007 41,688 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 22,820 miles

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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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VO03 PZM is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VO03 PZM, 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 VO03 PZM registered?

VO03 PZM is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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