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GU03 CWV

2003 Lexus IS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,565 mi
Last recorded103,565 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 CWV
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 103,565 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 103,565 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2024 103,503 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has condensation inside lamp

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 103,399 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 104,506 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 97,654 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 97,636 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2017 93,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 May 2016 87,223 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 May 2016 87,219 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) and fouling road wheel (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 May 2015 81,239 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2015 81,234 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 75,753 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 68,348 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 62,604 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 55,071 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 49,803 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 43,314 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 38,753 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 34,271 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 28,489 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 28,480 miles

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

exhaust corroded

front brake pads worn

Fail 4 May 2006 27,921 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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GU03 CWV is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GU03 CWV, 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 GU03 CWV registered?

GU03 CWV is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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