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FD52 VYE

2003 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,439 mi
Last recorded166,439 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 VYE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2018 166,439 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury window (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp beam images poor due to headlamp lens poor condition

Nearside front and rear brake disc badly corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 162,009 miles

Bad surface corrosion especially rear suspension components and areas

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Surface corrosion to brake disc's

Pass 20 Jun 2016 161,135 miles

Drive belt cracking

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

Nearside Front brake disc bad surface corrosion

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 160,549 miles

Bad surface corrosion to front brake discs

Lift in n/s front suspension bottom ball joint

Sill skirts fitted , cannot inspect outer sills

Slight play both rear suspension bottom ball joints

Pass 17 Jun 2014 158,637 miles

Drive belt badly cracking

Exhaust poor condition and poorly repaired

Front brake disc poor condition

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

Sill skirts fitted , cannot inspect outer sills

Slight play steering column

Underbody very dry and bad surface corrosion to some areas and components

Fail 9 Jun 2014 158,637 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Drive belt badly cracking

Exhaust poor condition and poorly repaired

Front brake disc poor condition

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

Sill skirts fitted , cannot inspect outer sills

Slight play steering column

Underbody very dry and bad surface corrosion to some areas and components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 157,265 miles

Exhausts system in poor condition.

Vehicle dry underneath.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 156,085 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

slight lift in n/s front lower ball joint

surface corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 28 Jun 2012 156,085 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight lift in n/s front lower ball joint

surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 6 Nov 2010 149,392 miles

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

eml light illuminated

Pass 7 Sep 2009 138,063 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 128,275 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 96,720 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 96,720 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 77,233 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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FD52 VYE is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FD52 VYE, 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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FD52 VYE is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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