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PJ52 LNG

2003 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

82,534 mi
Last recorded82,534 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 LNG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 82,534 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 82,534 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 81,792 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 80,602 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 79,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 77,903 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 77,471 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 75,818 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 75,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 73,282 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 31 May 2019 73,282 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2018 71,737 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 70,393 miles

Rear exhaust section badly corroded but not blowing at time of test.

Pass 17 Jun 2016 67,335 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 63,994 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 60,403 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 57,448 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 53,262 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 48,752 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 40,459 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 35,686 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 30,043 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 25,517 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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PJ52 LNG is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Blue 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 PJ52 LNG, 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 PJ52 LNG registered?

PJ52 LNG is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is PJ52 LNG safe to buy?

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