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GY03 CLZ

2003 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,619 mi
Last recorded107,619 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 CLZ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 107,619 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 105,905 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 104,781 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2022 103,846 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2021 102,972 miles

Rear exhaust joints/Bolts starting to corrode

Fail 20 Jul 2021 102,912 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust joints/Bolts starting to corrode

Pass 13 Jul 2020 101,686 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 100,916 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 100,898 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2018 90,085 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing

Corrosion to exhaust system

General corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

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

Slight play in both front upper suspension arm ball joints

Pass 10 Feb 2017 88,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake sticking

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

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

Surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 1 Feb 2017 88,056 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake sticking

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 29 Jan 2016 87,120 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 85,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 83,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2014 83,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 78,913 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 73,564 miles

damage to windscreen

Pass 22 Feb 2011 65,724 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 58,002 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 51,242 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 45,118 miles

coming up for new front brake discs

Pass 5 Mar 2007 38,253 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 28,711 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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GY03 CLZ is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GY03 CLZ, 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 GY03 CLZ registered?

GY03 CLZ is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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