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SJ03 NBM

2003 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

98,132 mi
Last recorded98,132 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 NBM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 98,132 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 98,123 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 97,348 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 97,343 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to cat join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested lenses deteriorated (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 93,493 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 91,707 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Slight leak from exhaust

Pass 26 Aug 2020 90,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front steering and suspension components heavily corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear sub-frame suspension component heavily corroded

battery terminals loose and not fitted correctly

both rear exhaust joins heavily corroded

under-body corrosion

Fail 17 Aug 2020 90,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front steering and suspension components heavily corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear sub-frame suspension component heavily corroded

battery terminals loose and not fitted correctly

both rear exhaust joins heavily corroded

under-body corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2019 90,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Front sub-frame, suspension arms and steering components heavily corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear sub-frame and suspension arms heavily corroded

exhaust tail box joins heavily corroded

under-body corrosion

Fail 19 Aug 2019 90,462 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Front sub-frame, suspension arms and steering components heavily corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear sub-frame and suspension arms heavily corroded

exhaust tail box joins heavily corroded

under-body corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2018 89,592 miles

All suspension components corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 86,502 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 86,500 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 83,659 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 83,656 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 81,450 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 77,278 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 76,337 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 74,150 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 71,469 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 68,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 68,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn at edges

both rear tyres worn at edges

Pass 6 Nov 2009 64,221 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 56,585 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 45,387 miles
Pass 29 May 2006 33,958 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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SJ03 NBM is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 SJ03 NBM, 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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SJ03 NBM is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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