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L3 KSU

2003 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,701 mi
Last recorded169,701 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 KSU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 169,701 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 169,701 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 163,563 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil OSR & NSF (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 150,888 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 140,182 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 140,182 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 134,179 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 131,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

child seat

Fail 17 Jan 2019 131,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

child seat

Pass 22 Jan 2018 121,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 111,203 miles

all exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2017 111,203 miles

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

all exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2017 111,203 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

all exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2013 110,851 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 110,848 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine light on

Pass 11 Dec 2012 103,959 miles

EML on

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

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)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 96,017 miles

could not see the front brake pads

could not see the rear brake pads

engine management light is on

nearside rear tyre 3mm of tread left

offside rear tyre 3mm of tread left

Pass 8 Dec 2010 83,185 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 71,228 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 62,219 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 50,747 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 32,245 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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L3 KSU is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L3 KSU, 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 L3 KSU registered?

L3 KSU is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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