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WM52 LRJ

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

141,917 mi
Last recorded141,917 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM52 LRJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 141,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 141,908 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 137,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 135,216 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner face (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reverse lamp in-op

Pass 18 Nov 2022 132,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 130,722 miles

Central Front Lower oil leak

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 125,024 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 122,702 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 119,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 117,544 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 57,636 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 50,195 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 43,049 miles

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

n/s wiper split

Pass 29 Jan 2007 35,539 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 25,851 miles

Rear 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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WM52 LRJ is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WM52 LRJ, 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 WM52 LRJ registered?

WM52 LRJ is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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