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K700 JUD

2003 Lexus GS300

Silver Lpg 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

169,202 mi
Last recorded169,202 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK700 JUD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2019 169,202 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 153,171 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 153,104 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 137,466 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 137,444 miles

Emissions not tested run out of fuel (7.3.A.1)

boot lid not opening

Pass 20 Jun 2016 130,873 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 130,630 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 130,621 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2015 128,828 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filler neck corroded

outer o/s handbrake cable broke at backing plate

vsc light on

Pass 27 Mar 2014 121,697 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 121,697 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2013 110,213 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 110,210 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 98,017 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 97,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 85,106 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brakes noisy when applied

exhaust heat shield loose

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 5 May 2010 74,179 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 64,686 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 64,686 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 May 2008 56,528 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 May 2007 45,730 miles

all four tyres uneven wear

Pass 1 Jun 2006 35,557 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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K700 JUD is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K700 JUD, 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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K700 JUD is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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