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VX53 FHP

2003 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

168,553 mi
Last recorded168,553 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 FHP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2024 168,553 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 167,943 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 167,483 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 162,842 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2021 162,842 miles

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 151,288 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 136,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 108,792 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 100,351 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 100,351 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 91,924 miles

EML is on

exhaust is very rusty

f/n/s wheel is damaged at outer rim

f/o/s brake is binding

headlamp patterns are poor

headlamps have deteriorated (inside)

lsd axle tapley brake test

possible coolant leaks noted from radiator and front of engine (marks only)

rear axle is leaking oil

underside is rusty in places esp front crossmember

water leak ? expansion bottle is empty

Pass 4 Jun 2015 89,370 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface rust on front lower radiator valance panel.

Pass 26 Jun 2014 85,911 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)

small stone chip on windscreen outside zone A

Fail 25 Jun 2014 85,910 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

brake fluid resovoir nearing minimum

small stone chip on windscreen outside zone A

Pass 9 Jul 2013 82,944 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 80,196 miles

both headlamps poor

exhaust rusty

front tyres worn at inner edges

possible coolant leak ?

some suspension bushes perished

Pass 26 Jul 2011 76,197 miles

both front tyres badly curbed

exhaust rusty

possible coolant leak from front of engine

Pass 22 Jul 2010 73,178 miles

exhaust rusty

o/s tyres curbed

Pass 22 Jul 2009 69,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust rusty

f/n/s tyre curbed

Pass 29 Jul 2008 67,064 miles

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

exhaust very rusty

oil leak

underside rusty in places

Fail 29 Jul 2008 67,064 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust very rusty

oil leak

underside rusty in places

Pass 11 Jul 2007 63,659 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 58,741 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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VX53 FHP is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VX53 FHP, 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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VX53 FHP is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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