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BF53 YCO

2003 Lexus GS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,600 mi
Last recorded110,600 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS43077,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 YCO
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 110,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

accident damage at front and rear

head light level light on

managment light on

vsc light on

Fail 21 Nov 2012 110,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

accident damage at front and rear

head light level light on

managment light on

vsc light on

Pass 18 Oct 2011 91,743 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 91,743 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 85,852 miles

Coolant leak

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2010 85,852 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Coolant leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2009 73,787 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 64,576 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 46,784 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 29,482 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 29,471 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS430?

Based on 15,178 MOT tests across 914 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
5,150
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
914
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 473
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 179
position lamp(s) not working 155
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 142
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BF53 YCO is a 2003 Lexus GS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Lexus GS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 77,340 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 GS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF53 YCO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus GS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF53 YCO is a 2003 Lexus GS430, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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