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GU53 UHE

2003 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,330 mi
Last recorded116,330 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 UHE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2025 116,330 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody has been undersealed

Pass 18 Sep 2020 112,161 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

general underside corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2019 105,705 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 100,186 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 95,018 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 95,018 miles

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 86,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

all tyres worn on edges

dampness at steering rack

engine cover and under trays fitted

exhaust condition

Fail 25 Aug 2016 86,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

all tyres worn on edges

dampness at steering rack

engine cover and under trays fitted

exhaust condition

Pass 9 Sep 2015 77,645 miles

Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both lower in hub (2.4.G.2)

engine cover/undertray

exhaust condition

Fail 9 Sep 2015 77,645 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both lower in hub (2.4.G.2)

engine cover/undertray

exhaust condition

Pass 27 Aug 2014 65,768 miles

both rear lower bushes slight movement

Pass 17 Sep 2013 58,218 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 56,377 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 56,347 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 53,160 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 53,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 49,262 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 43,056 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 36,329 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 28,087 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2006 20,799 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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GU53 UHE is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GU53 UHE, 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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GU53 UHE is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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