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GR03 PBY

2003 Lexus GS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,325 mi
Last recorded108,325 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS43077,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 PBY
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 108,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 104,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 100,826 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 100,825 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2016 96,549 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 91,734 miles

Both Rear Tyres Perished & Split on Outer Shoulder

Offside Front 235/45R17 Tyre Bald & Almost Through to Cords/Ply on Inner Edge

Pass 28 Mar 2014 87,513 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 87,513 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 81,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2012 77,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2011 71,943 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 71,943 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn to limit

Pass 18 Mar 2010 66,053 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyre`s wearing on inner edge`s

n/s front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 17 Mar 2009 58,692 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre has damage to outer side wall though does not appear deep enough to reach inner cords,also cracking in tread area

offside front and both rear tyres worn inner shoulders

Pass 27 Mar 2008 50,996 miles

Slight movement in rack mounting bushes

Pass 28 Mar 2007 37,577 miles

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

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

both wiper blades splitting

Pass 8 Mar 2006 23,858 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 PBY is a 2003 Lexus GS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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