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GP53 KDU

2003 Lexus GS300

Green Lpg 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

227,356 mi
Last recorded227,356 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 KDU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 227,356 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 226,474 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 226,205 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

all exhaust corroded

diff oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2022 226,205 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

all exhaust corroded

diff oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2021 221,693 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 216,717 miles

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

oil leak

rear diff leak

Pass 1 Sep 2018 203,094 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 188,377 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 178,558 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 178,444 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 173,311 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 173,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 167,901 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 167,901 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 135,379 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 104,354 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 102,994 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 99,987 miles

Nearside front wiper blade loose in its clip.

Pass 10 Nov 2009 96,058 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 83,883 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 73,263 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 55,073 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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GP53 KDU is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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