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WO52 AFJ

2003 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

167,405 mi
Last recorded167,405 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO52 AFJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2021 167,405 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak holes in exhaust / corroded (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Engine management lamp on

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Front Headlamp lenses discolouring both

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

Front some play /side movement in front anti-roll bar

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front anti-roll bar vertical link upper ball joint gaiter perishing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door mirror glass slightly loose

Offside Rear Slight play in rear suspension upper ball joint

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general corrosion on suspension

Pass 21 Aug 2020 164,219 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Engine management lamp on.

Headlamp lenses discolouring.

Nearside front anti-roll bar vertical link upper ball joint gaiter perishing and weeping slightly.

Offside door mirror glass slightly loose.

Offside front and nearside front tyres perishing.

Rear flanges of exhaust centre section and front flanges of rear silencers heavily corroded.

Slight blow from offside rear exhaust section.

Slight engine oil leak.

Slight play in nearside rear suspension upper ball joint.

Slight side movement in front anti-roll bar.

Pass 23 Aug 2019 156,787 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Engine management lamp on.

Headlamp lenses discolouring.

Nearside front anti-roll bar vertical link upper ball joint gaiter perishing and weeping slightly.

Rear exhaust flanges corroding and getting weak.

Slight blow from offside rear exhaust silencer.

Slight play in nearside rear suspension upper ball joint.

Pass 20 Aug 2018 150,275 miles

Centre and rear sections of exhaust corroding.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Headlamp lenses discolouring.

Nearside rear damper weeping.

Slight play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint.

Slight play in offside front and nearside front suspension lower ball joint.

Slight weep from offside rear damper.

Fail 20 Aug 2018 150,267 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Centre and rear sections of exhaust corroding.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Headlamp lenses discolouring.

Nearside rear damper weeping.

Offside front and nearside front tyres worn almost devoid of visible tread on outer edges.

Offside rear and nearside rear tyres worn close to the legal limit.

Slight play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint.

Slight play in offside front and nearside front suspension lower ball joint.

Slight weep from offside rear damper.

Pass 21 Aug 2017 140,592 miles

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 133,498 miles

Centre and rear exhaust sections corroding.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Headlamp lenses discolouring.

Slight weep from offside rear and nearside rear dampers.

Pass 15 Aug 2015 124,088 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust centre sections rear flanges corroding.

Headlamp lenses discolouring.

Offside rear and nearside rear exhaust silencers corroding.

Slight weep from offside rear damper.

Fail 14 Aug 2015 124,088 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust centre sections rear flanges corroding.

Headlamp lenses discolouring.

Offside front tyre worn almost devoid of visible tread on inner edge.

Offside rear and nearside rear exhaust silencers corroding.

Slight weep from offside rear damper.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 117,203 miles

Both front tyres worn on both edges

Both headlamp aims are on limits

Both rear brake pads worn

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Covers impede parts of the inspection

O/S/F lower suspension arm ball joint slightly weeping

Pass 9 Aug 2013 109,728 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Both rear exhaust (joints) corroded

Covers impede parts of the inspection

O/S/F brake system binding

O/S/F lower ball joint grease is weeping

Power steering fliud is weeping

Fail 9 Aug 2013 109,728 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Both rear exhaust (joints) corroded

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Covers impede parts of the inspection

O/S/F brake system binding

O/S/F lower ball joint grease is weeping

Power steering fliud is weeping

Pass 25 Aug 2012 94,181 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust heat sheild loose.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2011 87,983 miles

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

Front tyres worn smooth on inner shoulders. Recommend replace.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 84,427 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 84,427 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 79,762 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 79,762 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 74,060 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 68,816 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 55,398 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 43,373 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 43,041 miles

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

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

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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WO52 AFJ 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 69.6%.

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 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 WO52 AFJ, 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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WO52 AFJ is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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