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GP53 JXE

2003 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

169,193 mi
Last recorded169,193 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 JXE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 169,193 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 160,236 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 160,236 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 152,933 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 152,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 143,371 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 130,951 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 117,894 miles

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

tyre tread low

Pass 13 Feb 2013 103,523 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 89,861 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 89,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 73,013 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 56,616 miles

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

rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 29 Jan 2009 38,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 20,877 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 16,013 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 16,013 miles

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

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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GP53 JXE is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GP53 JXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP53 JXE registered?

GP53 JXE is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is GP53 JXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP53 JXE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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