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RY53 APU

2003 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

142,775 mi
Last recorded142,775 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 APU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 142,775 miles

Both front lower suspension arms outer ball joints has slight play

Both rear inner sills corroded

General under body corrosion

Headlight lenses deteriorated - pattern weak

Nearside wing mirror glass missing

Rear suspension components corroded

Sill kit fitted

Windscreen wipers smeary

Pass 31 Mar 2025 141,674 miles

both front lower ball joints slight play

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust joints corroding

Pass 25 Mar 2024 140,825 miles

Advancing under-body corrosion

Headlight lenses deteriorated - pattern weak

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sill kit/covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2023 139,067 miles

Both front lower suspension rear arm inner bushes perished and split

Headlight lenses deteriorated

Nearside front wing mirror glass missing

Sill kit fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2022 137,697 miles

Both Front Lower Front Suspension Arm Outer Ball Joint Has Slight Play

Both Front Lower Rear Suspension Arm Inner Bushes Worn, Split, And Perished

Sill Kit Fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2021 136,882 miles

Both Front Lower Rear Suspension Arm Inner Bushes Split And Perished

Headlight Lenses Deteriorated - Pattern Weak

Offside Rear Tyre Inner Edge Slightly Worn And Perished

Pass 14 Feb 2020 133,444 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 133,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 130,796 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust shield loose

Front Registration plate cracked

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 128,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine pans

Pass 13 Feb 2017 125,899 miles

Both front dipbeam patterns are poor

Both front tyres are slightly out off shape

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush. Recommend renewal (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre is slightly damaged on the outer sidewall

Non-Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush. Recommend renewal (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre is slightly damaged on the tread

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads appear to be wearing low (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 120,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine pans

Pass 9 Feb 2015 115,320 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 108,666 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 103,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tested wet

Pass 17 Feb 2012 93,561 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 85,351 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 74,727 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 67,421 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 2 Jan 2008 59,132 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 48,415 miles

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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RY53 APU is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 RY53 APU, 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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RY53 APU is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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