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HJ53 VUX

2003 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,986 mi
Last recorded110,986 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 VUX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 110,986 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust rear silencer--n/s & o/s mounting flanges severely corroded

vehicle underside/components has some corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2025 106,174 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Lower exhaust joints + sections corroding weak.

Lower underbody/suspension areas surface corroding.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 106,154 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Lower exhaust joints + sections corroding weak.

Lower underbody/suspension areas surface corroding.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 101,686 miles

Lower underbody/suspension and exhaust surface corroding badly areas.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s + n/s close to limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 101,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Deep cracking all around , inner worn off (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Deep cracking all around , inner worn off (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 101,637 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Both no images (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Also no image (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Also no image (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Deep cracking all around , inner worn off (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Deep cracking all around , inner worn off (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 99,317 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 99,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Fogged lens giving reduced output no image . Given a light polish which has produced an image. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Fogged lens giving reduced output and no image . Given a light polish which has produced an image. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 98,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 98,080 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all four brake discs pitted

Fail 27 May 2020 98,080 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all four brake discs pitted

Pass 2 Oct 2018 97,832 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge large cracks/splits in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres and nearside front tyre cracked and perished

heat shield around exhaust slightly insecure

Fail 27 Sep 2018 97,822 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge large cracks/splits in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres and nearside front tyre cracked and perished

heat shield around exhaust slightly insecure

Pass 27 Sep 2017 95,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on inner edge close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres and nearside front tyre cracked and perished

Fail 26 Sep 2017 95,663 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on inner edge close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres and nearside front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 27 Sep 2016 94,333 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

heat shield on centre exhaust becoming insecure

Pass 25 Sep 2015 92,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on inner edge and cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 91,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on inner edge and cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 88,946 miles

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

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

heat shields on exhaust front pipe rattling

nearside front tyre cut/splits in outer sidewall

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2013 83,853 miles

nearside front tyre slight cut/split in outer sidewall

Pass 28 Aug 2012 80,231 miles

offside front brake very slight bind

Fail 23 Aug 2012 80,228 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

cut in nearside front outer sidewall no cords exposed

Pass 1 Aug 2011 74,780 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 74,771 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear brake pads appear low

Fail 5 Jul 2010 71,588 miles

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

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

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

front & rear tyres perishing in tread area

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Jul 2010 71,588 miles

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

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

front & rear tyres perishing in tread area

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Jul 2009 68,211 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 64,392 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 59,273 miles

advise n/s/r tyre pressure low

Pass 13 Sep 2006 43,807 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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HJ53 VUX is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HJ53 VUX, 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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HJ53 VUX is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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