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FD53 CGE

2003 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

154,365 mi
Last recorded154,365 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 CGE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 154,365 miles

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))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 143,449 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 143,424 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 143,199 miles

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))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 140,779 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 140,705 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 138,706 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jan 2020 136,564 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 135,345 miles

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 126,474 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2017 119,080 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 119,080 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 113,519 miles

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.

Fail 29 Dec 2015 113,516 miles

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.

Pass 2 Jan 2015 104,380 miles

1.advice very bad OIL LEAK'S FROM DIFF.

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 92,838 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 87,138 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 79,085 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 68,380 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 59,828 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 52,676 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside & offside front tyres worn low on edges

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 27 Dec 2007 48,888 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 43,587 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 39,307 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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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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