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2003 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,838 mi
Last recorded86,838 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 86,838 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothsides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 83,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and very low pressure ()

Fail 2 Aug 2017 83,602 miles

Central Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and very low pressure ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 75,533 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 75,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 65,042 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 65,042 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 May 2014 56,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall has some damage

offside rear tyre inner sidewall deteriorated (driven whilst flat)

Fail 28 May 2014 56,915 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall has some damage

offside rear tyre inner sidewall deteriorated (driven whilst flat)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 52,553 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre sidewall has some damage

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

offside rear tyre inner sidewall deteriorated

Fail 15 May 2012 46,119 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front bumber damaged on outer edges

Pass 15 May 2012 46,119 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front bumber damaged on outer edges

Pass 20 May 2011 40,461 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 19 May 2010 35,537 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

slight oil leak at rear diff

Pass 19 May 2010 35,537 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

slight oil leak at rear diff

Pass 10 Nov 2009 33,241 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front wing mirror damage.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 30,271 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 24,840 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 18,232 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 11,397 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 NHL is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GY03 NHL, 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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GY03 NHL is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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