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ET03 RVE

2003 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,863 mi
Last recorded137,863 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 RVE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 137,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 124,423 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 109,302 miles

Handbrake nearing reserve travel limits

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 109,302 miles

Handbrake nearing reserve travel limits

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 95,761 miles

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

engine mil light on

Pass 21 Oct 2009 95,761 miles

engine mil light on

Pass 20 Oct 2008 79,134 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 61,928 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 43,695 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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ET03 RVE is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ET03 RVE, 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 ET03 RVE registered?

ET03 RVE is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is ET03 RVE safe to buy?

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