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GU03 XDL

2003 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

91,141 mi
Last recorded91,141 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 XDL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 91,141 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 91,141 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 85,127 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 85,126 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 81,105 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 81,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 77,742 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 77,742 miles

Front Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has cut on outer wall exposing cords (4.1.D.1b)

Front both front tyres have cuts on outer wall close to cords

Pass 1 Feb 2017 70,154 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 62,491 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 55,024 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 49,194 miles

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 20 Dec 2013 49,194 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 10 Dec 2012 45,581 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 45,473 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 9 Dec 2011 42,132 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 37,570 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 29,670 miles

O.S.F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

Pass 10 Mar 2009 20,618 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)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 14,783 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 13,095 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 13,095 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 11,255 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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GU03 XDL is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GU03 XDL, 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 XDL registered?

GU03 XDL is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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