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PX52 SYA

2003 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,637 mi
Last recorded141,637 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX52 SYA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 141,637 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, Rear arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides, seem low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides, misting oil and weakened (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 124,660 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 124,548 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible number plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 108,314 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 107,126 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2015 102,523 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 85,027 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 84,246 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 83,499 miles

o\s\f tyre cut but not showing cords front lower tie rod bushs starting to crack

Pass 13 Feb 2012 82,879 miles

front number plate damaged

rear bumper and general body/paint damage

Fail 7 Feb 2012 82,869 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front discs lipped and rear discs corroded

front number plate damaged

rear bumper and general body/paint damage

Fail 16 Feb 2011 80,532 miles

Brake fluid level slightly low.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s/front tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake pads look low & rear discs corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2011 80,532 miles

Brake fluid level slightly low.

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

O/s/front tyre has sidewall damage

Rear brake pads look low & rear discs corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2010 75,795 miles

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

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

Rear tyres getting low on inner edges

slight damage to walls of n/s/r o/s/r and o/s/f tyres

Fail 4 Feb 2009 71,892 miles

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

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 4 Feb 2009 71,892 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 7 Feb 2008 67,360 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 53,759 miles

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

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

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)

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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PX52 SYA is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 PX52 SYA, 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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PX52 SYA is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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