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YO53 TMX

2003 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,025 mi
Last recorded160,025 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 TMX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 160,025 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 160,025 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 156,349 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 stone chips zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 149,128 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 149,128 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 140,982 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 130,633 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 120,724 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 111,204 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 111,204 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 103,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2012 96,555 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 96,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 89,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Feb 2011 89,442 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 82,887 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 75,246 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 66,759 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 53,456 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 38,499 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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YO53 TMX is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YO53 TMX, 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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What year was YO53 TMX registered?

YO53 TMX is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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