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GU03 XDK

2003 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

131,001 mi
Last recorded131,001 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 XDK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 131,001 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2025 131,001 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 127,587 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 124,549 miles

N/S/R tyre on 4mm tread

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 120,241 miles

O/S/R tyre on 4mm tread

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 115,979 miles

N/S/R tyre on 3.5mm tread

O/S/R tyre on 4mm tread

Pass 26 Jan 2021 108,384 miles

N/S/R tyre on 3mm tread

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

O/S/R tyre on 3mm tread

Pass 30 Jul 2019 92,641 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Jul 2018 73,874 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 70,095 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 66,942 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 63,386 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 59,173 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 53,745 miles

both rear tyres reading 3mm

Pass 20 Feb 2012 50,880 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 46,853 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 42,616 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 41,946 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 38,787 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 32,288 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 26,784 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 21,309 miles

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

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

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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GU03 XDK is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 GU03 XDK, 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 GU03 XDK registered?

GU03 XDK is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is GU03 XDK safe to buy?

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