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GR03 OXM

2003 Lexus GS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,986 mi
Last recorded71,986 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS43077,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 OXM
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 71,986 miles

All brake hose ferrules rusty

Both rear brake backplates very rusty

Complete exhaust system severely rusty

Covers and undertrays fitted

Front and rear steering, suspension and subframe components very rusty

Front and rear suspension bushes worn, perished and separating

Front suspension arm bushes separating

Fuel level very low

Nearside front and offside rear wheels corroded

Nearside mirror glass cracked and secured with tape

Rear brake discs rusty and worn unevenly

Rear subframe bushes worn and separating

Various body work damage

Fail 20 Sep 2023 71,979 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake hose ferrules very rusty

All tyres under inflated

Complete exhaust system very rusty

Front and rear steering, subframe, suspension and brake components very rusty

Front and rear suspension bushes perished, worn and separating

Front suspension arm bushes separating

Fuel level low

Nearside front and offside rear wheels severely corroded

Nearside mirror glass cracked and secured with tape

Rear brake discs rusty and worn unevenly

Rear subframe bushes worn and separating

Unable to test offside front wheel bearing due to binding brake

Various bodywork damage

Pass 27 Jul 2022 68,329 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including associated fittings and mounting areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust joints very corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2022 68,329 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including associated fittings and mounting areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust joints very corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2021 65,086 miles

exhaust system has corrosion throuthout

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Jul 2021 65,042 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust system has corrosion throuthout

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Jul 2020 62,039 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 62,039 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 58,319 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front discs (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 58,319 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front discs (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 56,287 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 54,412 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 51,323 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 48,647 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 48,647 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 43,329 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 40,496 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 35,735 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 35,735 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 32,155 miles

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

slight distortion both front brake discs

Pass 6 Jul 2010 29,312 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 29,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 26,078 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 26,078 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 23,263 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 20,275 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 13,098 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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GR03 OXM is a 2003 Lexus GS430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GR03 OXM, 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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GR03 OXM is a 2003 Lexus GS430, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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