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HJ53 VVA

2003 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,975 mi
Last recorded70,975 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 70,975 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 67,098 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 64,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 64,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 59,550 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2011 53,535 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 48,482 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 45,694 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 42,669 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 38,894 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 30,452 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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HJ53 VVA is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 HJ53 VVA, 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 HJ53 VVA registered?

HJ53 VVA is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for HJ53 VVA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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