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GR03 OXA

2003 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

189,016 mi
Last recorded189,016 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 OXA
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 189,016 miles

Nearside Rear Heatshield above exhaust silencer insecure.

Pass 9 Jul 2018 184,509 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 184,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 177,369 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 165,980 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2015 153,254 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 141,883 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 132,615 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Engine warning (EML) light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 124,224 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 124,224 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 115,635 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 115,635 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 110,211 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 110,211 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 92,704 miles

long parking brake travel

Pass 11 Jul 2007 73,541 miles

n/s/rear light lens cracked

oil leak at differential

Pass 17 Jul 2006 55,024 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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GR03 OXA is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GR03 OXA, 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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GR03 OXA is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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