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GV53 PGZ

2003 Lexus IS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

161,613 mi
Last recorded161,613 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 PGZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 161,613 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 147,784 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 147,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 140,465 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 140,424 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 135,336 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 131,830 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 131,678 miles

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 127,770 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 122,621 miles

Engine cover fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2018 115,657 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 115,657 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 108,342 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 108,342 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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 30 Nov 2016 97,010 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Nov 2016 97,010 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2015 88,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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 28 Mar 2014 73,669 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 73,669 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2013 67,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted n/s/r & o/s/r

Fail 10 Apr 2013 67,910 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted n/s/r & o/s/r

Pass 14 Apr 2012 65,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 May 2011 54,995 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 54,995 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 43,373 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 34,642 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 28,553 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 21,379 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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GV53 PGZ is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 GV53 PGZ, 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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GV53 PGZ is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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