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GV53 YFN

2003 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,532 mi
Last recorded45,532 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 YFN
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 9 Jan 2016 45,532 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 39,107 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 30,184 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 23,148 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 21,773 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 19,598 miles

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 20 Oct 2009 17,661 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 14,361 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 11,996 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 9,182 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 YFN is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YFN, 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 YFN registered?

GV53 YFN is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is GV53 YFN safe to buy?

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