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BG03 OUP

2003 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

142,547 mi
Last recorded142,547 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 OUP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 142,547 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 142,530 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 136,989 miles

Child seat fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2017 129,930 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 129,930 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 127,778 miles

Both rear tyres worn low.

Drive belt cracked & perished.

Interior rear view mirror loose.

Nearside Rear Slight play in lower hub bush .

Slight play in both front top ball joints.

Fail 21 Jan 2016 127,568 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both sides (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 120,146 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 106,569 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 94,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust system has corrosion

tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2013 94,863 miles

exhaust system has corrosion

tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2012 81,211 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 81,211 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 69,289 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 69,289 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 57,192 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 49,487 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 49,487 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 49,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 45,977 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 42,835 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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BG03 OUP is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BG03 OUP, 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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BG03 OUP is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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