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GX03 DYC

2003 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

151,764 mi
Last recorded151,764 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 DYC
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 151,764 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

h lights just in pattern

suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 31 Jul 2018 151,763 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

h lights just in pattern

suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 9 Aug 2017 143,497 miles

Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose repaired by welding (4.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 143,496 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose repaired by welding (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 135,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm on limit (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 132,202 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 131,366 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 130,352 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 128,030 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 128,030 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 119,778 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 100,619 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 81,249 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 60,801 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 42,049 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 27,783 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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GX03 DYC is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GX03 DYC, 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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GX03 DYC is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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