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GV03 YPW

2003 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

176,435 mi
Last recorded176,435 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 YPW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 176,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin roughly 2000 miles left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2026 176,435 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin roughly 2000 miles left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2025 162,075 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2024 149,241 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread pattern inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread pattern inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 149,241 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread pattern inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread pattern inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 138,637 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring engine components

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

Under tray fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2023 138,637 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine cover fitted obscuring engine components

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

Under tray fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2022 128,337 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Aug 2021 116,182 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 104,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge currently at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge currently at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 88,656 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 76,305 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 76,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 76,138 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 76,061 miles

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

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

Offside Front spot light missing

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

exhaust joints poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2015 71,515 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 69,376 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 65,135 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/f fog lamp unit missing

Pass 30 May 2012 60,794 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 56,644 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 51,513 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 44,846 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 40,405 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 31,436 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 24,278 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
Full Lexus GS300 reliability report

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GV03 YPW is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GV03 YPW, 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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GV03 YPW is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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