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VO03 VSJ

2003 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,958 mi
Last recorded91,958 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 28 Feb 2015 91,958 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2014 83,423 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 75,460 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 63,426 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Pass 9 Aug 2010 56,343 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 53,119 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 49,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 Sep 2007 45,459 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 27,381 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 24,764 miles

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

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

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 VSJ is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VSJ, 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 VSJ registered?

VO03 VSJ is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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