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BF03 YJY

2003 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,233 mi
Last recorded115,233 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 YJY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 115,233 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy silencer (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 115,233 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy silencer (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 113,258 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 109,259 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 104,911 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 100,009 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 95,556 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 89,976 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 86,157 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 86,157 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 80,692 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 80,692 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 73,175 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 73,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 57,106 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 57,106 miles

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 49,266 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 36,206 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 19,198 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 18,045 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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BF03 YJY is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF03 YJY, 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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BF03 YJY is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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