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GR03 OYC

2003 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

113,734 mi
Last recorded113,734 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 OYC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 113,734 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 104,942 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 99,255 miles

E.M.L Warning on

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 97,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 93,982 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 91,085 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine light on

Pass 5 Dec 2017 87,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder balding and large cracks in inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder balding and large cracks in inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewalls heavily cracked/split,recommend replacment due to condition

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

both headlamp beam images effected by cloudy lenses

both nearside tyre sidewalls have kerbing damage

front reg plate cracked

Pass 5 Dec 2016 81,324 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall has kerbing damage

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

covers obscuring some testable components

front reg plate cracked

serpantine belt sqeal

slight wear in steering rack mount bushes

stone chips in swept area of windscreen

Pass 7 Dec 2015 78,557 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower greasy (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn adjustable type (2.1.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner tack control void type bushes perished (2.4.G.2)

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

both front headlamp lens cloudy

front exhaust heat shield rattles/loose

minor kerbing damage to both front and nearside rear tyre sidewalls

plastic covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 11 Nov 2014 74,675 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shield insecure

front reg plate cracked

stone chips in swept area of windscreen

Fail 8 Nov 2014 74,661 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shield insecure

front reg plate cracked

stone chips in swept area of windscreen

unable to spin front roadwheel to listern for roughness in front hub bearing

Pass 9 Dec 2013 68,420 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 68,417 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 58,875 miles

offside rear tyre worn

rear brake pads on limit

Pass 1 Feb 2012 48,418 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 48,365 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 41,302 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 29,893 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 23,085 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 15,355 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 15,352 miles

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

Noted:Slight distortion on near side rear wheel rim

Pass 6 Jul 2006 8,897 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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GR03 OYC is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GR03 OYC, 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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GR03 OYC is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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