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YG03 BYS

2003 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

138,400 mi
Last recorded138,400 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 BYS
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 138,400 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

car heavily undersealed can't carry out full inspection

Pass 20 Sep 2023 137,744 miles

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 11 May 2022 137,021 miles

All four tyres cracking

Vehicle under sealed heavily

Pass 31 Mar 2021 134,532 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 25 Mar 2020 128,085 miles

Rear sub frame heavily corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2020 128,079 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear sub frame heavily corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2019 122,853 miles

nsr outer sill rusty, rear inner sills and subframe mounts rusty

Pass 20 Mar 2018 116,717 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 110,803 miles

vehicle rusty within prescribed areas

Pass 16 Mar 2016 104,787 miles

full undertrays fitted obscuring underside inspection

Pass 19 Mar 2015 98,787 miles

rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 18 Mar 2014 92,679 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear inner sils starting too rust

rear pads worn low

rear tyre worn low in tread

Pass 4 Mar 2013 86,191 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 79,689 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 72,485 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 65,732 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 61,535 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 57,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

Pass 26 Mar 2007 47,891 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 36,898 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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YG03 BYS is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YG03 BYS, 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 YG03 BYS registered?

YG03 BYS is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is YG03 BYS safe to buy?

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