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RA53 GVR

2003 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,972 mi
Last recorded148,972 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 GVR
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 148,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy and yellowing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in the lines of the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to the legal limit and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 148,965 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy and yellowing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on the inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in the lines of the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on the inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to the legal limit and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 144,008 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 137,620 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 129,957 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 123,929 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front and rear tyre side walls cracking

Fail 16 May 2016 123,925 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front and rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 26 May 2015 116,506 miles

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

splits in both rear tyre inner side walls

Pass 27 May 2014 109,044 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 98,851 miles

BOTH THE REAR TYRE TREADS ARE GETTING LOW

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO THE SCREEN

Pass 22 May 2012 93,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 86,190 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 77,511 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 53,052 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 53,052 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 31,330 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 20,090 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 15,842 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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RA53 GVR is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RA53 GVR, 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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RA53 GVR is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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