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GP52 JKE

2003 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

154,261 mi
Last recorded154,261 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP52 JKE
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 154,261 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 142,127 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55 R17 101W Laufenn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55 R17 101W Laufenn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 137,932 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

Front headlamp lenses deteriorating

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2019 134,705 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

Nearside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Aug 2018 130,781 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Stone chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Aug 2017 125,474 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate

Rear brake discs in slight poor condition

Various stone chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Sep 2016 118,436 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2016 118,436 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 111,433 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edges

rear brake discs slightly corroded on faces

Pass 3 Sep 2014 105,399 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 105,399 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 100,128 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 100,125 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 96,139 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 92,456 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 92,441 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 86,470 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 86,470 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 80,100 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 71,176 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 48,772 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 38,035 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus LS430?

Based on 44,904 MOT tests across 2,597 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
5,578
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,597
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,433
position lamp(s) not working 519
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 509
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 468
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 384
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GP52 JKE is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2003 Lexus LS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 91,314 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 LS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,433 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GP52 JKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus LS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus LS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GP52 JKE registered?

GP52 JKE is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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