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LM52 OJX

2003 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

88,271 mi
Last recorded88,271 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 OJX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 88,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2023 81,209 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2023 81,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 70,341 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 69,548 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 69,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 68,019 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 66,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 66,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 64,649 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 62,254 miles

Offside Rear lower bush knocking slightly

Pass 6 Jan 2017 59,638 miles

Central Rear exhaust section middle to rear flanges heavily corroded

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 56,366 miles

Both Front Tyres Edges Warn

Nearside Rear Tyre Small Cut.

Pass 22 Jan 2015 52,412 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 48,614 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 43,851 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 39,813 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 36,505 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 32,991 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 29,120 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 25,222 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 20,752 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 16,292 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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LM52 OJX is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LM52 OJX, 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 LM52 OJX registered?

LM52 OJX is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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