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YS52 LSU

2003 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

64,675 mi
Last recorded64,675 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 LSU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2025 64,675 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 64,582 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 64,296 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 64,066 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 63,614 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 62,695 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 61,248 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 59,246 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 57,923 miles

Offside Rear tyre cut to sidewall

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 56,260 miles

Offside Rear tyre damage to sidewall

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 54,021 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 50,110 miles

rear diff oil seal leaking

Pass 10 Dec 2013 46,255 miles

slight damage to offside front tyre sidewall 235/45/17

Pass 11 Dec 2012 42,008 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 42,008 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 6 Dec 2011 37,847 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 20 Dec 2010 34,252 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 34,243 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 30,705 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 28,777 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 25,141 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 20,515 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2005 16,545 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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YS52 LSU is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YS52 LSU, 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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YS52 LSU is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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