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FN03 OPX

2003 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,267 mi
Last recorded113,267 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 OPX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 113,267 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S & N/S (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicled Under Carriage Undersealed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 112,421 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension Components & Under Carriage Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 112,421 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension Components & Under Carriage Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 110,960 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 108,929 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (Transfer Box Seal ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 108,929 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (Transfer Box Seal ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 106,916 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 106,916 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 105,260 miles

Head lights discoloured

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 105,260 miles

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

Head lights discoloured

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 103,241 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 99,939 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 97,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracked on outer edge

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 94,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine managment light on

Pass 11 Aug 2015 91,444 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine managment light on

Pass 28 Jul 2014 87,139 miles

Engine mangement on

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 83,945 miles

Engine mangement light on

Fail 5 Aug 2013 83,925 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine mangement light on

Pass 9 Aug 2012 80,896 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 76,245 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 71,992 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 68,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 68,507 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 59,676 miles

Slight split in sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2008 50,386 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 43,018 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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FN03 OPX is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FN03 OPX, 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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FN03 OPX is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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