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WA03 LVH

2003 Lexus IS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

182,297 mi
Last recorded182,297 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 LVH
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 182,297 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

warning light on dash

Pass 10 Dec 2021 181,298 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 174,900 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 170,635 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 167,598 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 May 2018 167,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 May 2017 160,375 miles

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

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

advise osr tyre split + perished

Pass 1 Feb 2016 155,664 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 155,664 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 155,635 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 146,739 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 109,366 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 96,409 miles

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

nearside rear seat has child seat fitted not alowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Mar 2012 96,409 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

nearside rear seat has child seat fitted not alowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2011 87,217 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 77,421 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 69,868 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 59,829 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 48,551 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 35,052 miles

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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WA03 LVH is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WA03 LVH, 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 WA03 LVH registered?

WA03 LVH is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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