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GK03 VBE

2003 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

175,435 mi
Last recorded175,435 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 VBE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 175,435 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 168,652 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 168,652 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 162,054 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 162,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 151,516 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 27 Mar 2015 140,118 miles

Could not see rear brake pads

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2015 140,118 miles

Could not see rear brake pads

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2014 128,687 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 177,176 miles

2nd cat heat shield adrift/corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 103,487 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 90,146 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 72,227 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 59,391 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 52,024 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 43,031 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 21,982 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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GK03 VBE is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GK03 VBE, 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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GK03 VBE is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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