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MT53 OTR

2003 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,884 mi
Last recorded89,884 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 OTR
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 89,884 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 82,708 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 79,822 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside mirror glass broken

vsc light on

Fail 2 Jul 2013 79,727 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2012 71,524 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 20 Jul 2011 63,343 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 55,476 miles

exhaust starting to corrode at rear box joins

slight noise from n/s/r wheel when rotated,possible wheel bearing issue? further investigation required to distinguish

Pass 11 Jul 2009 48,189 miles

both rear tyre worn low,down to nearly 2mm!

o/s/r light lense damaged(temp.repair done)

o/s/r wing and boot have damage

Pass 14 Jul 2008 35,213 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 34,781 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 23,343 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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MT53 OTR is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 MT53 OTR, 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 MT53 OTR registered?

MT53 OTR is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 9 December 2003.

Is MT53 OTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT53 OTR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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