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YH53 FBD

2003 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

84,462 mi
Last recorded84,462 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 FBD
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 84,462 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2025 83,738 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 82,478 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 81,130 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 79,856 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 78,686 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 77,497 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 72,769 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 68,230 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 3 May 2018 68,229 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Engine management light on

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 8 Jul 2015 66,863 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 66,863 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 64,112 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 59,765 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 59,765 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 54,769 miles

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

correct number plates fitted at time of test

noise coming from the offside rear wheel, when spinging

rear brake disc are corroded.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 48,113 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 41,533 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 35,115 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 35,115 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 29,548 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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YH53 FBD is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YH53 FBD, 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 YH53 FBD registered?

YH53 FBD is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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