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GV53 PHA

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,765 mi
Last recorded55,765 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 PHA
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2014 55,765 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 50,816 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 46,647 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre outer wall scuffed

Pass 15 Dec 2011 44,078 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 42,040 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 35,502 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 30,609 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall scuffed

Fail 23 Dec 2008 30,602 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer wall scuffed

rear brake discs corroded .not considered to be excessive.should clean up with use

Pass 21 Dec 2007 24,271 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 17,609 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 PHA is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GV53 PHA, 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 GV53 PHA registered?

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

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