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BF53 YCP

2003 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,794 mi
Last recorded100,794 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 YCP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 100,794 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 100,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 92,947 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 92,947 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 79,277 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Oct 2009 79,277 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 66,566 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2007 60,212 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 53,718 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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BF53 YCP is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BF53 YCP, 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 BF53 YCP registered?

BF53 YCP is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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