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GP53 VJG

2003 Lexus GS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,052 mi
Last recorded161,052 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS43077,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 161,052 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 141,686 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on both outer sills damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2014 136,081 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 129,670 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 129,670 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 123,487 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 116,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 116,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 110,103 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 100,242 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 92,240 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 75,170 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 VJG is a 2003 Lexus GS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VJG, 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 VJG registered?

GP53 VJG is a 2003 Lexus GS430, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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