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V19 SXM

2003 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,726 mi
Last recorded117,726 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV19 SXM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 16 Aug 2023 117,726 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 103,194 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering suspension and brake components all corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2021 92,816 miles

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

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion underside of vehicle

nearside window tinted

Pass 2 May 2019 88,584 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre badly worn outer edge!

nearside rear silencer corroded/deteriorating.

offside and nearside front metal brake pipes corroding!

offside front tyre worn at edges.

offside rear brake disc guard corroded/deteriorated.

radiator corroded and leaking slightly.

rear cross-member and suspension components corroded.

Pass 13 Nov 2017 82,621 miles

N/S - O/S rear exhaust clamps badly corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2016 75,311 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

chasis corroded/ubcc/

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2015 73,113 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 68,066 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 66,579 miles

Brake fluid level in between min & max

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 64,939 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 63,161 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 60,010 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 56,557 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 52,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 45,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 38,061 miles

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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V19 SXM is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V19 SXM, 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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What year was V19 SXM registered?

V19 SXM is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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