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YH53 FBL

2003 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

174,804 mi
Last recorded174,804 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 FBL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 174,804 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 174,580 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 174,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2017 173,964 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 172,016 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 156,246 miles

o/s and n/s head lamps cloudy

rear exhaust rusted

Fail 11 May 2015 156,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

o/s and n/s head lamps cloudy

rear exhaust rusted

Fail 24 Mar 2014 141,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 141,297 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 126,588 miles

noise from front brakes

Pass 29 Feb 2012 108,107 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 102,795 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 100,128 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 98,993 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 95,499 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 83,632 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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YH53 FBL is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YH53 FBL, 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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YH53 FBL is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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