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YP03 VSN

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,244 mi
Last recorded116,244 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 VSN
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2018 116,244 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen wipers smeary

Pass 1 Nov 2017 110,501 miles

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

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

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Fail 31 Oct 2017 110,482 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

FRONT EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD INSECURE

REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

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

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 28 Nov 2016 104,779 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake discs corroded

front and centre exhaust sections in poor condition

under tray fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2016 104,739 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake discs corroded

front and centre exhaust sections in poor condition

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2015 100,993 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2014 96,303 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 89,211 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Jul 2012 80,783 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 72,798 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 62,054 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 62,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2009 53,766 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 44,159 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 34,039 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 23,748 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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YP03 VSN is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YP03 VSN, 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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YP03 VSN is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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