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GP53 WCU

2003 Lexus GS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

148,667 mi
Last recorded148,667 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS43077,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 WCU
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 148,667 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 148,665 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 148,072 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2020 140,619 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 140,600 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 140,506 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 136,481 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 130,312 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2014 129,307 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 127,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2012 120,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2011 115,085 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 109,752 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 100,954 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 90,325 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 90,322 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 60,345 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 45,224 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 WCU is a 2003 Lexus GS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WCU, 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 WCU registered?

GP53 WCU is a 2003 Lexus GS430, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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The MOT history for GP53 WCU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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