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GL53 ETV

2003 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,948 mi
Last recorded140,948 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 ETV
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 140,948 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 136,321 miles

Offside Rear corrosion to outer door sill

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

fuel filler pipe corroded

radiator leaking

Fail 17 Oct 2016 136,321 miles

Offside Rear corrosion to outer door sill

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

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

fuel filler pipe corroded

radiator leaking

Pass 12 Nov 2015 128,889 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 22 Sep 2014 120,477 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 115,116 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear tyres cracking inner wall

Pass 4 Jul 2013 115,116 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear tyres cracking inner wall

Pass 30 Jun 2012 99,800 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded inner edges

Pass 1 Jul 2011 89,954 miles

offside rear tyre inner wall perrished/spliting

Fail 1 Jul 2011 89,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre inner wall perrished/spliting

Pass 24 Jun 2010 81,458 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)

nearside front tie bar rear bush worn

offside front tie bar rear bush worn

Pass 15 Jun 2009 73,042 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 61,906 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 53,759 miles

front to rear undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2006 46,550 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 46,544 miles

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

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

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

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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GL53 ETV is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Blue 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 GL53 ETV, 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 GL53 ETV registered?

GL53 ETV is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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