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LD03 LJA

2003 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,186 mi
Last recorded115,186 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 LJA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 115,186 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 114,811 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 113,098 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2020 112,839 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 111,648 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 107,337 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 99,302 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 91,486 miles

Under shields and Engine covers fitted obscuring certain components

Pass 20 Mar 2015 82,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 73,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2014 73,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 70,646 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 70,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 56,465 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 49,039 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 40,708 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 34,570 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 34,570 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 28,650 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 24,138 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 20,051 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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LD03 LJA is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LD03 LJA, 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 LD03 LJA registered?

LD03 LJA is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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The MOT history for LD03 LJA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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