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VX53 ZVB

2003 Lexus IS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

97,304 mi
Last recorded97,304 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 ZVB
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 97,304 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four on insides (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rubbers at rear perished

Pass 24 Sep 2021 96,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inneredge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 96,505 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inneredge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 95,737 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 95,734 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 92,862 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 92,861 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 90,026 miles

Offside Front Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 90,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 84,321 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 78,032 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 72,775 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 68,492 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 63,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 63,546 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 59,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 59,305 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 53,401 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 45,981 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 45,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 29,291 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 30,154 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 21,762 miles

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

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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VX53 ZVB is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VX53 ZVB, 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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VX53 ZVB is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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