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GR03 OZS

2003 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

145,010 mi
Last recorded145,010 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 145,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 144,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 139,130 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 129,013 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 123,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Nov 2018 117,070 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 107,571 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 101,503 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside & Offside rear tyres worn

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Sill covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2015 92,113 miles

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

Offside Rear seatbelt not checked as child seat fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2015 92,113 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer blocked (8.2.3)

Offside Rear seatbelt not checked as child seat fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2014 81,213 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 71,269 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre bald on outer shoulder

Pass 22 Oct 2012 61,118 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 56,175 miles

front pads getting low

front wipers smear

Pass 19 Oct 2010 50,421 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 45,612 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 43,543 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 36,587 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 28,008 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 20,108 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 OZS is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OZS, 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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What year was GR03 OZS registered?

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

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