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AE03 CCJ

2003 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

78,327 mi
Last recorded78,327 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 CCJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 78,327 miles

Front Subframe Corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Control Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Subframe Corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2025 78,327 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper Front Suspention Arm Bush Exssesive Play (Feels Like Bolt Is Loose) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Subframe Corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Control Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe Corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2024 78,311 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 78,266 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 77,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

suspension components have age related surface corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2021 76,336 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 76,336 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 74,041 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 74,040 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 69,374 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 62,630 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 57,633 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 53,026 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 48,308 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 47,356 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 46,333 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 43,266 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 41,089 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 38,648 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 36,243 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 33,258 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 28,839 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 23,182 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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AE03 CCJ is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AE03 CCJ, 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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AE03 CCJ is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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