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AM52 AEL

2003 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

124,972 mi
Last recorded124,972 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 AEL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 124,972 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 111,248 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 100,832 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 100,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2014 95,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust sections badly corroded around flanges

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

wipers smear

Pass 19 Apr 2013 88,618 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 80,617 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 74,733 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 69,423 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 62,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 54,720 miles

Oil leak

off side front tyre badly cracked on tread

off side rear tyre badly cracked on tread

Pass 18 Jan 2007 45,783 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 36,228 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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AM52 AEL is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AM52 AEL, 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 AM52 AEL registered?

AM52 AEL is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is AM52 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM52 AEL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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