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GP53 JZJ

2003 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

119,580 mi
Last recorded119,580 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 JZJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 119,580 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 116,589 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 107,510 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 102,330 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 97,784 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 97,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective missing (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 92,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 92,182 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner-side of pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 85,947 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

cracks in offside front tyre but not down to cords

cracks in offside rear tyre but down to cords

Fail 28 Apr 2015 85,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

cracks in offside front tyre but not down to cords

cracks in offside rear tyre but down to cords

Pass 21 May 2014 77,313 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 74,723 miles

Brake fluid low

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside & offside front suspension arms rear bushes

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Sill covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 10 May 2013 74,723 miles

Brake fluid low

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside & offside front suspension arms rear bushes

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Sill covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 10 May 2012 71,391 miles

Brake fluid low

Sill covers & under trays fitted

Pass 17 May 2011 67,071 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 61,828 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 47,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front, nearside front & offside rear tyres near limits

Pass 20 Jun 2007 41,616 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 35,213 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 JZJ is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GP53 JZJ, 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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What year was GP53 JZJ registered?

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

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