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HJ03 OSG

2003 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

180,802 mi
Last recorded180,802 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 OSG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 180,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 178,037 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 175,133 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 173,014 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 169,621 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 165,817 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 165,817 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2013 163,209 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 May 2013 163,209 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 May 2013 163,153 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 19 May 2012 157,950 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2012 158,235 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine light on

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

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

Fail 3 May 2012 158,169 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both rear tyres bald on inner edge

engine management light is on

front screen chipped in several places

nearside front tyre wearing bald on outer edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 May 2012 158,165 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

EML ON

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2011 152,725 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 152,701 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 152,649 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 152,546 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 145,007 miles

engine light on

Pass 24 Feb 2009 131,215 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges . small chip on screen . mil light on

Pass 26 Feb 2008 115,020 miles

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

mil light on . small chip scrren

Pass 27 Feb 2007 96,157 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 73,975 miles

under vehicle covers fitted

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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HJ03 OSG is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HJ03 OSG, 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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HJ03 OSG is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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