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Y7 HSD

2003 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

167,183 mi
Last recorded167,183 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY7 HSD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 167,183 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 161,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 154,935 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 154,933 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2022 145,917 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 137,737 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 130,101 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 130,101 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 128,788 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 127,957 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 127,732 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 126,985 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 126,004 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 124,745 miles

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

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

exhaust system is deteriorated

Fail 27 Aug 2014 124,745 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system is deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2013 123,027 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 118,590 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 109,394 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2011 99,893 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 77,002 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 75,828 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 75,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 64,136 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 56,010 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 45,640 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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Y7 HSD is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y7 HSD, 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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Y7 HSD is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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