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YX03 BDW

2003 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

127,521 mi
Last recorded127,521 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 BDW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 127,521 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 127,520 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 123,798 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 123,798 miles

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

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 117,512 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 111,840 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 111,839 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font both (6.3.4d)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 103,294 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/s/f has slight brake bind

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 96,947 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2014 91,169 miles

OS Rear tyre wearing on edge

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2013 83,406 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 76,907 miles

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

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

exhaust system heavily corroded

offside & nearside front lower balljoint gaiters split & leaking grease

Pass 26 Feb 2011 69,271 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 59,093 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2009 50,369 miles

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

n/s/front top suspension ball joint has BORDER LINE PLAY

n/s/front tyre has BORDER LINE CUTS BETWEEN TREDS

Fail 25 Mar 2009 50,367 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s/front top suspension ball joint has BORDER LINE PLAY

n/s/front tyre has BORDER LINE CUTS BETWEEN TREDS

Pass 25 Mar 2008 39,981 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 33,403 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 26,702 miles

windscreen has BORDER LINE CRACK at offside lower section of ZONE A

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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YX03 BDW is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YX03 BDW, 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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YX03 BDW is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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