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GP53 JZL

2003 Lexus GS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

146,776 mi
Last recorded146,776 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS43077,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 JZL
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 146,776 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 146,776 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2018 143,750 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 136,615 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 131,204 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 126,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 126,548 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Both front headlamps cloudy but have given and shown a beam pattern

Rear coil springs corroded but weakend

n/s wiper slightly split but not affecting clearance on screen

Pass 11 Apr 2014 121,321 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front headlight acceptable beam patten

Pass 9 Apr 2013 115,749 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 115,742 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front tyres and nearside rear tyre worn on inner edges.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 109,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn inner edge

both rear tyres worn slightly uneven inner edges

rear exhaust section rusty at joints,

Pass 20 Apr 2011 102,104 miles

osf tyre has split on inner edge, not down to chords

Pass 19 Apr 2010 94,303 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 85,752 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

uffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2008 77,254 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 76,161 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 53,760 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 JZL is a 2003 Lexus GS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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