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MBZ 8251

2003 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,660 mi
Last recorded107,660 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 8251
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 107,660 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 100,928 miles

Offside Front 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)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 100,928 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front 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)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 93,104 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear shock absorbers are damp

nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread

offside front top and bottom ball joint dust covers slightly split

Pass 2 Aug 2012 93,104 miles

both rear shock absorbers are damp

nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread

offside front top and bottom ball joint dust covers slightly split

Pass 27 Jul 2011 75,210 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges and outer side walls cut

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing slightly on outer edges and outer side wall perishing

rear brake pads low

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 28 Jul 2010 58,909 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 58,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 42,884 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 39,837 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 34,432 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 26,908 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 22,800 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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MBZ 8251 is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MBZ 8251, 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 MBZ 8251 registered?

MBZ 8251 is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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