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GP53 VLB

2003 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

169,736 mi
Last recorded169,736 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 VLB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 169,736 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 163,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 163,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 157,396 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 151,095 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 145,267 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in the centre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 145,251 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in the centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 138,965 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush on reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush on reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 138,939 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush on reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush on reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 131,886 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 124,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn too 1.6mm LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn too 2mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2017 117,963 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jan 2017 117,963 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 97,317 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 97,317 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 89,085 miles

Engine management light staying on

Nearside front tyre cut on outer wall

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

Offside front tyre tread worn unevenly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2015 89,085 miles

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

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

Engine management light staying on

Nearside front tyre cut on outer wall

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

Offside front tyre tread worn unevenly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 67,297 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

engine light on

front bumper lower skirt loose

Pass 19 Nov 2012 57,128 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 53,085 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 50,983 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 50,983 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 47,517 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 44,220 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 40,875 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 36,901 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 VLB is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VLB, 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 VLB is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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