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RF03 LVU

2003 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,580 mi
Last recorded117,580 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 LVU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 117,580 miles

Both front A.B.S sensor wires not secured

Both front outer sills damaged

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

No rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Feb 2019 117,580 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Engine coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Both front A.B.S sensor wires not secured

Both front outer sills damaged

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

No rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Dec 2017 114,149 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 112,406 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 112,375 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 112,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 104,944 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2014 104,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 98,803 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2013 98,803 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 91,887 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 91,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 84,810 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 77,434 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 68,916 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 66,583 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 59,284 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 41,295 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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RF03 LVU is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RF03 LVU, 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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RF03 LVU is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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