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VX03 CRK

2003 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

132,982 mi
Last recorded132,982 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 CRK
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 132,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside & nearside front tyres are worn on the inner edges

steering rack is damp

Pass 4 Aug 2016 124,021 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 119,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 113,909 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 106,195 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 97,625 miles

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

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 30 Apr 2011 87,109 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 82,307 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 71,990 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 6 Feb 2009 67,614 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 55,277 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 55,270 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 45,948 miles

Front number plate damaged

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Mar 2006 33,552 miles

front number plate has small crack

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 CRK is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 CRK, 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 CRK registered?

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

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