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YH03 BVJ

2003 Lexus IS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,354 mi
Last recorded73,354 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 BVJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2025 73,354 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 65,577 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 64,555 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 64,552 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 64,418 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 63,312 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 62,626 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread edge worn low

Pass 29 Mar 2018 61,295 miles

Oil leak sump damp ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 59,737 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 58,033 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 56,385 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 54,246 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 51,614 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 48,401 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 43,424 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 39,242 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 35,008 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 30,127 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 22,178 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 16,783 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edges.

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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YH03 BVJ is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YH03 BVJ, 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 YH03 BVJ registered?

YH03 BVJ is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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