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SK03 HKD

2003 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

164,873 mi
Last recorded164,873 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 HKD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 164,873 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 145,368 miles

Offside Front slight scrubbing

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing

Offside Rear handbrake cable outer sleeve split

Fail 31 May 2018 145,368 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing

Offside Front slight scrubbing

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear handbrake cable outer sleeve split

Pass 12 Jun 2017 130,168 miles

Both front tyres slightly scrubbed

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

Offside handbrake cable outer sleeve split

Fail 12 Jun 2017 130,165 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Both front tyres slightly scrubbed

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

Offside handbrake cable outer sleeve split

Pass 10 Jun 2016 112,132 miles

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)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear exhaust silencers are corroded on outer skin

Fail 10 Jun 2016 112,132 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear exhaust silencers are corroded on outer skin

Pass 8 Jun 2015 93,486 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear exhaust silencers are corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2015 93,486 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edge

both rear exhaust silencers are corroded

offside front tyre is damaged on sidewall

offside rear tyre is damaged on sidewall

Pass 28 May 2014 76,438 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside and Nearside rear lower suspesion joints have slight play

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight damage to offside front and rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 11 Jun 2013 60,985 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 50,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

slight damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 8 Apr 2011 40,517 miles

all brake discs are corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2011 40,517 miles

all brake discs are corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2011 40,517 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

all brake discs are corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2010 35,824 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 35,821 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 35,821 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 33,606 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 28,572 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 22,775 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 16,855 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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SK03 HKD is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SK03 HKD, 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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SK03 HKD is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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