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DA53 ZPX

2003 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

141,160 mi
Last recorded141,160 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 ZPX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 141,160 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 125,029 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 113,769 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

light corrosion towards underneath rear

Pass 8 Dec 2022 110,225 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2022 110,225 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2021 107,037 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine advise clean and repair under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise remove wheels to confirm thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside corroded before flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear General surface corrosion under body

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

Rear exhaust joints heavily corroded no leaks at time. (system corrosion)

Windscreen wiper blade defective both split ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 103,413 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust back box connection corroded

Rear Surface corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2019 99,673 miles

Surface corrosion on vehicle underbody

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 99,614 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion on vehicle underbody

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 94,936 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 90,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 90,195 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall split (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 86,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lenses poor (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lenses poor (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 82,946 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 82,934 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 77,666 miles

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

front tyres wearing low on outer edges and perishing

Pass 6 Nov 2013 73,808 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 68,480 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 65,134 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 65,134 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 60,302 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

unable to fully see condition of rear brake pads

Fail 4 Mar 2009 57,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 57,797 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 56,345 miles

exhaust heatshield clamp insecure

Fail 3 Mar 2008 56,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust heatshield clamp insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2007 54,301 miles

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

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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DA53 ZPX is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DA53 ZPX, 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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DA53 ZPX is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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