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VX03 CRF

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

133,175 mi
Last recorded133,175 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 CRF
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 133,175 miles

rear suspension corrosion.

Pass 7 Aug 2017 130,711 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 126,403 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 121,397 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 116,284 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 111,656 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 104,940 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 9,481 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 86,188 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 74,755 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 65,161 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 65,042 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 52,177 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 46,635 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 34,403 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 34,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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VX03 CRF is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VX03 CRF, 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 VX03 CRF registered?

VX03 CRF is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is VX03 CRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX03 CRF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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