MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,365 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut inbetween the treads 235/45ZR17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outside edge and 2mm tread depth remaining 235/45ZR17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outside edge 235/45ZR17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
coolant leak on bottom of radiator
rear diff leaking oil
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
coolant leak on bottom of radiator
rear diff leaking oil
Front both headlamp lenses dull
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust corroded
Exhaust corroded
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Outer tyre worn
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush and offside (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
engine management light on
exhaust corroded
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush and offside (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
engine management light on
exhaust corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advice engine management light on.
advice exhaust sheild plate loose +exhaust system rusted.
advice oil leakingt from diff.
advice to get tracking done.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advice engine management light on.
advice exhaust sheild plate loose +exhaust system rusted.
advice oil leakingt from diff.
advice to get tracking done.
1.advice very bad OIL LEAK'S FROM DIFF.
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)
front brake discs worn
nearside & offside front tyres worn low on edges
rear brake pads worn low
How Reliable is the Lexus GS300?
Based on 172,303 MOT tests across 13,418 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FD53 CGE is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 FD53 CGE, 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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FD53 CGE is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 November 2003.
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