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GP03 HEU

2003 Lexus IS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests35 (23 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate65.7%

Mileage

137,964 mi
Last recorded137,964 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 HEU
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

23 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 137,964 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 136,415 miles

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

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

Rear subframe and suspension corroded but not excessively.

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 136,415 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear subframe and suspension corroded but not excessively.

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 135,143 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 131,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 126,642 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 126,302 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 116,811 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 116,809 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 109,062 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 24 Feb 2020 109,061 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 25 Feb 2019 105,763 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 105,763 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 102,112 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre worn bold on inner edge

boot struts weak[boot lid does not stay up]

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 7 Feb 2018 102,112 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind unable to check wheel bearing (3.7.D.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre worn bold on inner edge

boot struts weak[boot lid does not stay up]

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Feb 2017 98,031 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

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

Underbody & components slightly corroded

Undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2017 97,817 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

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

Underbody & components slightly corroded

Undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2016 91,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2015 88,635 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f wing mirror glass is deteriorated

Fail 20 Feb 2015 88,635 miles

Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f wing mirror glass is deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2014 84,642 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 81,147 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 81,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 77,481 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2012 77,481 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 73,814 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 67,215 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 60,042 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 54,457 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 47,393 miles

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 47,393 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 47,379 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 47,379 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 47,376 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2006 37,823 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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GP03 HEU is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.7%.

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 GP03 HEU, 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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GP03 HEU is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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