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LB52 BYR

2003 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

57,384 mi
Last recorded57,384 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 BYR
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 57,384 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 50,407 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 46,021 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 46,021 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 45,240 miles

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 42,730 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 42,729 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 40,290 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 37,585 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 35,607 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 32,499 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 32,499 miles

Nearside 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 29 Jan 2014 29,535 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 29,535 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 26,698 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 23,949 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 22,657 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 22,635 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 19,291 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 19,277 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 17,061 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 15,388 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 15,386 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 12,789 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 8,873 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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LB52 BYR is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LB52 BYR, 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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LB52 BYR is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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