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YH03 BVG

2003 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,362 mi
Last recorded125,362 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 BVG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 125,362 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 122,735 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f lower ball joint bolt bolts slightly loose.

Pass 24 Oct 2019 112,932 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 112,890 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 105,099 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 98,103 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 97,999 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 92,812 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 92,812 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 86,725 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 80,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 79,574 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front bottom ball joit gaiters contaminated with greese, not damaged

engine managment light illuminated

Fail 30 Jul 2014 79,574 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front bottom ball joit gaiters contaminated with greese, not damaged

engine managment light illuminated

Pass 30 Jul 2013 72,614 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

eml on/aux belt cracking

light scratch on w/screen

osf tyre inner edge bald

Fail 30 Jul 2013 72,614 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

eml on/aux belt cracking

light scratch on w/screen

osf tyre inner edge bald

Pass 17 Jul 2012 67,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front tyres inner edges slightly worn

wipers slightly smeary/nsf wiper split on ends

Pass 6 Jul 2011 59,372 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 53,405 miles

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

o/s/f tyre bald on edge

Fail 5 Jul 2010 53,405 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f tyre bald on edge

Pass 2 Jul 2009 47,214 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre bald on edge

Pass 7 Jul 2008 41,280 miles

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

covers fitted under car

n/s/r tyre bald on edge cord not showing,1.8 mm wear testable

o/s/r tyre nearly bald on edge,2 mm wear testable

Pass 13 Jul 2007 34,354 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 34,354 miles

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

n/s/f tyre bald on edge and side wall cut

Pass 13 Apr 2006 27,163 miles

cut in n/s/ front tyre side wall no cord showing

rear brake pads appear low

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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YH03 BVG is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YH03 BVG, 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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YH03 BVG is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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