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SB52 EEV

2003 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

164,992 mi
Last recorded164,992 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 EEV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 164,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front tyres worn inner areas,tread stepped

outers sills covered

Fail 9 Jun 2015 164,992 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front tyres worn inner areas,tread stepped

outers sills covered

Fail 20 Jun 2014 149,420 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both outer sills covered

Pass 20 Jun 2014 149,420 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both outer sills covered

Pass 12 Jun 2013 132,459 miles

at front exhaust shield rattling.

can not check rear brake pads due to caliper disign.

front tracking should be checked.

nearside front tyre inner shoulder worn close to legal limit.

offside front tyre inner shoulder worn close to legal limit.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 115,636 miles

bothside front head lamp lens are tarnished, lights output reduced.

bothside rear exhaust pipe at flange joint badly deteriorated.

bothside rear pads wearing thin.

nearside front inner lower arm bush, dibonding and cracking.

nearside rear tyre inner shoulder worn close to legal limit,should replace.

offside front inner lower arm bush cracking.

offside rear tyre inner shoulder worn almost to legal limit.should replace.

Pass 15 Jun 2011 99,089 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 94,159 miles

Engine management warning lamp is on.

Fail 15 Jun 2010 94,159 miles

Engine management warning lamp is on.

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 86,150 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 80,267 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Jun 2007 72,930 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 71,065 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 65,870 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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SB52 EEV is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SB52 EEV, 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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SB52 EEV is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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