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SA53 GGE

2003 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,894 mi
Last recorded83,894 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 GGE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 83,894 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 83,200 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine light on

Fail 12 Apr 2016 83,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre badly worn on edges --- advise change (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges---- advise change (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

o/s/r tyre is badly cracked on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2015 80,308 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 80,266 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 75,860 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 70,917 miles

engine management light on

Pass 7 Feb 2012 68,728 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 62,188 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 41,291 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 41,291 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

vehicle tracking may be required

Pass 2 Apr 2008 31,930 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 23,933 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)

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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SA53 GGE is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SA53 GGE, 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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SA53 GGE is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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