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MV03 LZK

2003 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

108,786 mi
Last recorded108,786 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 LZK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 108,786 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 104,153 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 104,146 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 100,162 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front wiper blades split

Pass 18 Nov 2020 96,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 92,616 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 86,447 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 86,364 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 79,667 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE + REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED + SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R UPPER BALL JOINT

Fail 9 Nov 2017 79,599 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE + REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED + SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R UPPER BALL JOINT

Pass 11 Nov 2016 73,299 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 73,299 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 66,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Fail 5 Nov 2015 65,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 11 Nov 2014 58,844 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 58,844 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 54,481 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 52,296 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 48,257 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 44,113 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 38,969 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 37,242 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 32,990 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 32,905 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 20,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 24 May 2006 20,771 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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MV03 LZK is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MV03 LZK, 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 MV03 LZK registered?

MV03 LZK is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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