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GU03 WYS

2003 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,735 mi
Last recorded120,735 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 WYS
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 120,735 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened SUBFRAME AND ATTACHED COMPONENTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR INC SUBFRAME MOUNTS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 109,933 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion/deterioration to rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 104,641 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 96,800 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s poor (1.7.5a)

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

all brakes / discs surface rust

suspension bushes poor but no excessive movement

Fail 29 Jun 2017 96,800 miles

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s poor (1.7.5a)

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

suspension bushes poor but no excessive movement

Pass 17 Dec 2015 93,967 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 93,967 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement binding on (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 83,367 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 66,576 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 56,959 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 52,796 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 45,890 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2007 37,338 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 37,338 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 29,578 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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GU03 WYS is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WYS, 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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GU03 WYS is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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