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YM52 DHX

2003 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

142,832 mi
Last recorded142,832 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 DHX
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 142,832 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 140,527 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 137,667 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 133,367 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 128,074 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in centre section (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 125,247 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 120,925 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 120,925 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 108,317 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 97,844 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 97,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 87,831 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 87,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 81,483 miles

bracket broken holds asr control unit

Pass 8 Jan 2011 71,095 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 71,091 miles

Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 60,813 miles

Engine managment light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 60,813 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Engine managment light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 51,259 miles

underbody covers fitted

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2009 51,259 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

underbody covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2008 43,629 miles

engine undertray fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2007 36,306 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 27,533 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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YM52 DHX is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YM52 DHX, 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 YM52 DHX registered?

YM52 DHX is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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