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BGN 10S

2003 Lexus GS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,540 mi
Last recorded74,540 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS43077,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGN 10S
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 74,540 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 74,538 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 71,908 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 66,096 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 59,749 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 55,101 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 49,453 miles

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

engine check light on

Pass 12 Jul 2013 43,611 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 43,611 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2012 38,000 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 32,920 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 27,864 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 25,008 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 21,377 miles

both front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 17 Oct 2007 21,377 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 17 Oct 2006 16,145 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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BGN 10S is a 2003 Lexus GS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BGN 10S, 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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BGN 10S is a 2003 Lexus GS430, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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