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GP53 JXJ

2003 Lexus GS430

Silver Diesel 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,215 mi
Last recorded133,215 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS43077,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 JXJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 133,215 miles

All brake discs corroded

Balljoint covers deteriorated

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Shock seeping

Several suspension bushes front and rear perished

Subframe bushes perished

Suspension corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2016 130,561 miles

Engine Management Light On

Fail 11 Apr 2016 130,561 miles

Engine Management Light On

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 130,337 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/front tyre has small splits in side wall

Pass 9 Mar 2015 121,925 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 118,705 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 114,666 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 114,665 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 91,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 74,053 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 58,563 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 39,675 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 39,657 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 22,398 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 14,099 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 12,209 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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GP53 JXJ is a 2003 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GP53 JXJ, 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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What year was GP53 JXJ registered?

GP53 JXJ is a 2003 Lexus GS430, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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