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EX03 FSC

2003 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,209 mi
Last recorded126,209 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 FSC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 126,209 miles

Attention to hand brake

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2018 126,208 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Attention to hand brake

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2017 120,789 miles

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

Underside corrosion

Fail 29 Aug 2017 120,788 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both side (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

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

Underside corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2016 114,873 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 114,872 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2015 101,775 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 92,073 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 92,073 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Feb 2013 83,295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 75,974 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 70,659 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 63,739 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 57,149 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 57,149 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 45,611 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 45,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 36,076 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 22,081 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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EX03 FSC is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EX03 FSC, 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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EX03 FSC is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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