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NL53 NNV

2003 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

182,178 mi
Last recorded182,178 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 NNV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 182,178 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 180,522 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 170,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 164,825 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 159,012 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 154,034 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 149,619 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 143,085 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 135,480 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 128,320 miles

slight blow noted on rear exhaust

Fail 10 Jan 2012 128,298 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight blow noted on rear exhaust

Pass 4 Jan 2011 120,756 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 108,849 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 98,261 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 82,399 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 60,355 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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NL53 NNV is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 NL53 NNV, 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 NL53 NNV registered?

NL53 NNV is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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