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EY53 UBM

2003 Lexus GS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,281 mi
Last recorded80,281 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS43077,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 UBM
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 80,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 77,523 miles

Nearside Front wheel slight bind

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 77,523 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel slight bind

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 74,162 miles

EML light on

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 71,063 miles

rear number plate some delamination

rear subframe rear bushes splitting

EML on

Nearside wiper split

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2015 71,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

EML on

Nearside wiper split

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

rear exhaust box corroded

rear number plate some delamination

rear subframe rear bushes splitting

Pass 9 Aug 2014 66,849 miles

age cracks front tyres tread area

engine management light on

rear exhaust boxes corroded (x2)

rear subframe rear bushes splitting

Fail 4 Aug 2014 66,849 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

age cracks front tyres tread area

damage n/s/r tyre sidewall

damage o/s/r tyre sidewall

engine management light on

rear exhaust boxes corroded (x2)

rear subframe rear bushes splitting

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Aug 2013 63,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

both rear tyres @ 3mm 245/40zr18 97y

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

slight weep/misting of oil on o/s steering rack gaitor

Pass 23 Aug 2012 59,977 miles

rear brake discs corroded slightly on inner faces

rear exhaust sections corroded slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2011 55,999 miles

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

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2010 52,516 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 52,516 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 48,283 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 43,095 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 35,928 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 35,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OS WIPER BLADE REQS ATT. †PAS FLUID LOW †POSS. INTERNAL LEAK RACK †CHILD ON REAR SEAT NOT ALLOWING FULL BELT INSPECTION !!!!!

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 26,271 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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EY53 UBM is a 2003 Lexus GS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EY53 UBM, 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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EY53 UBM is a 2003 Lexus GS430, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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