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SJ53 EOX

2003 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,967 mi
Last recorded155,967 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 EOX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 155,967 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 155,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 151,875 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 151,875 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 149,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 149,120 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing ball joint split pin missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced lower (3.7.B.6b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate blue bulbs fitted (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 142,459 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 134,821 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake fliud on minimum

Engine managment light on

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

Oil leak

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 134,821 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake fliud on minimum

Engine managment light on

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

Oil leak

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 119,855 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 10,092 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 75,185 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 59,149 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 44,945 miles

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

slight run out at rear brakes

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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SJ53 EOX is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SJ53 EOX, 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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SJ53 EOX is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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