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BK53 DGV

2003 Lexus GS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

131,661 mi
Last recorded131,661 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS43077,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 DGV
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 131,661 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 129,374 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 121,986 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Nearside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm (245/40/18)

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 11 Feb 2013 113,966 miles

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

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

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Feb 2012 105,496 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 99,273 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 90,476 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 80,459 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 65,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in steering rack securing bushes

Fail 7 Jan 2008 65,662 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in steering rack securing bushes

Pass 31 Oct 2006 43,440 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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BK53 DGV is a 2003 Lexus GS430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BK53 DGV, 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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BK53 DGV is a 2003 Lexus GS430, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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