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VO03 TKV

2003 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

111,695 mi
Last recorded111,695 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 TKV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 111,695 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 100,997 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 93,725 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 93,724 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 82,721 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 75,706 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 69,429 miles

Front number plate damaged

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 27 Jun 2011 64,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jun 2010 55,771 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 50,330 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 44,605 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 39,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 32,463 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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VO03 TKV is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 VO03 TKV, 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 VO03 TKV registered?

VO03 TKV is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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