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GP03 PCU

2003 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

135,324 mi
Last recorded135,324 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS43077,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 PCU
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 135,324 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 135,324 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 130,884 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush at lower part of hub most rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 130,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush also shocker damp (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush at lower part of hub most rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 123,936 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 117,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 117,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 109,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 109,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 101,600 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 101,600 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 100,285 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 100,282 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 98,967 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 98,967 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 94,991 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 94,964 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 90,187 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre has a cut in outer side wall

Pass 21 Jul 2012 83,926 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut in outer side wall

Pass 30 Jul 2011 78,203 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 78,203 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light is on

Pass 2 Aug 2010 71,397 miles

nearside rear tyre has a cut in outer side wall but not showing canvas

Pass 14 Jul 2009 64,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside rear tyre has a cut in outer side wall but not showing canvas

Pass 18 Jun 2008 55,660 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 47,292 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 35,469 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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GP03 PCU is a 2003 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GP03 PCU, 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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GP03 PCU is a 2003 Lexus GS430, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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