2003 Lexus IS300 3.0L Petrol · VX53 FFV
2003 Lexus IS300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 30/09/2003. Recorded mileage 84,540 miles. MOT valid until 29/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS IS300
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,540 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2997cc
VX53 FFV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2026
- 84,540 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
VX53 FFV Mileage History
- 16/09/202475,954 mi
- 24/09/202580,768 mi+4,814 mi
- 30/09/202580,769 mi+1 mi
- 21/09/202684,540 mi+3,771 mi
- 22/09/202684,540 mi
Average of roughly 4,261 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VX53 FFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Lexus Is300 (VX53 FFV) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak backbox pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens fogged over (4.1.2 (c))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
Vehicle & Plate History
Other vehicles on this plate
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (VX53 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as VX53FFV.
SAAB
9-3
SEAT
LEON
PERODUA
KELISA
APRILIA
ATLANTIC 500
SEAT
IBIZA
SEAT
AROSA
SEAT
IBIZA
SEAT
LEON
SEAT
IBIZA
SEAT
IBIZA
SEAT
IBIZA
MERCEDES-BENZ
SPRINTER