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Y800 LEX

2003 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

118,857 mi
Last recorded118,857 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY800 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 118,857 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 117,351 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 113,907 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 112,053 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 110,395 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 107,810 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 103,338 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 103,366 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 99,682 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 99,681 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 94,105 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 88,180 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 87,163 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

slight cut in nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 10 Oct 2013 85,815 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 84,499 miles

cuts in n/s/f tyre sidewall not to cords

Pass 22 Aug 2011 82,725 miles

rear brake discs corroding

slight cut to nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2010 79,092 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)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 79,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 71,070 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 58,080 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 42,325 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 27,568 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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Y800 LEX is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y800 LEX, 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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Y800 LEX is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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