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GV53 AUY

2003 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,261 mi
Last recorded121,261 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 AUY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 121,261 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 170,113 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 109,456 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 99,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing both sides (2.5.B.3a)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 97,617 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 96,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 92,761 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 92,761 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 86,263 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 82,195 miles

EML on

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

VSC light on

Pass 6 Jan 2011 74,762 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 66,639 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 55,325 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 43,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 27,041 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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GV53 AUY is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GV53 AUY, 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 GV53 AUY registered?

GV53 AUY is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is GV53 AUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV53 AUY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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