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YL03 BVM

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,947 mi
Last recorded143,947 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 BVM
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 143,947 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

intermittent noise from o/s/f suspension no play detected

Fail 23 Jul 2021 143,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

intermittent noise from o/s/f suspension no play detected

Pass 15 Jul 2020 140,607 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 140,607 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 137,201 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 137,200 miles

Headlamp aim too high Nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 132,468 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 10 Mar 2017 127,886 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 120,880 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 120,794 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 110,566 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 99,628 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 90,836 miles

n/s and o/s rear arm lower rose bushes slight lift

Pass 25 Jan 2012 81,523 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2011 78,026 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 70,599 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 55,851 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 55,104 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 33,072 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 26,250 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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YL03 BVM is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YL03 BVM, 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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YL03 BVM is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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