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A14 FAV

2003 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,084 mi
Last recorded117,084 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 FAV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 117,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 116,445 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 114,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 111,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 111,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 107,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 107,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 103,414 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 97,921 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO 1.7MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 97,773 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust is rusty

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45x17 v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Unable to cheak wheel bearing play, due to brake binding. Cannot turn wheel.

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 86,430 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 73,181 miles

EXHAUST PIPEWORK RUSTY

O/S/F TYRE SHOWING SLIGHT HI/LOW SPOTS 235/45/17V

Pass 14 Jun 2016 59,440 miles

Exaust getting Rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2015 45,547 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 43,330 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 43,329 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 40,162 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 May 2012 37,239 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 34,957 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 25 May 2010 33,043 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 28,551 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 23,343 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 23,322 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 19,764 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 15,479 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300?

Based on 172,303 MOT tests across 13,418 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,299
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
13,418
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,060
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,795
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,777
position lamp(s) not working 2,752
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A14 FAV is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 80,217 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus GS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A14 FAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus GS300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A14 FAV registered?

A14 FAV is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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