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WR53 KYU

2003 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,071 mi
Last recorded83,071 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 KYU
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2025 83,071 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 77,787 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 66,893 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 62,601 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 62,559 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 57,509 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2018 49,082 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 40,630 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 34,778 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 28,437 miles

wear on inner edge of offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2014 27,226 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 26,112 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 24,745 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 23,449 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 22,266 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 21,107 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 19,893 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 18,483 miles

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 15 Nov 2006 15,397 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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WR53 KYU is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WR53 KYU, 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 WR53 KYU registered?

WR53 KYU is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 18 November 2003.

Is WR53 KYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR53 KYU shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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