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EO53 NBM

2003 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,759 mi
Last recorded29,759 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 NBM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 29,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 29,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 26,676 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 26,676 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2023 25,445 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 25,190 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 24,892 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 24,892 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 24,637 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 24,497 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 24,016 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 24 Sep 2018 24,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 23,654 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 23,250 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall weak and damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2015 22,814 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 22,382 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 21,669 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 21,669 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 21,039 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 21,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 20,014 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 18,358 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 16,526 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front dirt shield fouling suspension

Pass 29 Aug 2008 14,536 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges just legal

Pass 29 Aug 2007 12,627 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 10,772 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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EO53 NBM is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EO53 NBM, 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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EO53 NBM is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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