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SV03 PGY

2003 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,519 mi
Last recorded118,519 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 PGY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 118,519 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 116,847 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 116,847 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 107,782 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 107,782 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2014 101,861 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 101,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 94,589 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 94,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 86,219 miles

exhaust rear joints corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2013 86,217 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

exhaust rear joints corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2012 76,994 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)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 66,832 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)

Fail 17 Dec 2010 66,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 58,004 miles

managment light on

Pass 18 Dec 2008 46,209 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 36,515 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 24,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2005 14,725 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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SV03 PGY is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SV03 PGY, 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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SV03 PGY is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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