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CF53 DWK

2003 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,049 mi
Last recorded158,049 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 DWK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 158,049 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 147,244 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 137,524 miles

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

Undertrays and cvovers fitted.

Pass 17 Nov 2020 135,488 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 133,189 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 128,899 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside front + nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 128,899 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside front + nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 125,835 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides back bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge slightly worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust joints heavily corroded

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear + nearside front (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 121,503 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 116,987 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 116,987 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 112,049 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 106,215 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 99,955 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall slight damage

Pass 25 Nov 2011 93,405 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs wearing

Pass 8 Nov 2010 86,726 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 77,622 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 67,106 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 55,038 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 55,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 40,203 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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CF53 DWK 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 85.7%.

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 CF53 DWK, 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 CF53 DWK registered?

CF53 DWK is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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