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HL03 VRL

2003 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

167,327 mi
Last recorded167,327 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL03 VRL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2021 167,327 miles

both headlamp images poor

exhaust corroded

rear sub frame corroded

unable to see condition of rear brake pad`s

Fail 20 Dec 2021 167,287 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamp images poor

exhaust corroded

rear sub frame corroded

unable to see condition of rear brake pad`s

Pass 10 Dec 2020 165,734 miles

both headlamp images poor

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

unable to see full condition of rear brake pads

Pass 16 Dec 2019 164,970 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 157,311 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 149,339 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 142,116 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 135,771 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake pads cannot be seen

Pass 25 Nov 2014 127,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pads cannot be seen

Pass 27 Nov 2013 118,736 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 109,969 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 97,743 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 97,743 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 82,657 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 72,796 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 61,496 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 61,496 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 45,039 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 31,084 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 14,932 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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HL03 VRL is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HL03 VRL, 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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HL03 VRL is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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