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GR03 PGV

2003 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,200 mi
Last recorded132,200 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 PGV
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 132,200 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 131,936 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 129,299 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 128,757 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 116,173 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outside edge.

Fail 8 Aug 2013 116,173 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N/S/F tyre worn on outside edge.

Pass 1 Aug 2012 103,916 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 103,916 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 92,345 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 92,345 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 87,679 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 87,679 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 77,430 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 77,254 miles

Front number plate Borderline damaged

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

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

Offside front tyre has a Non-repairable puncture in outer tread

Pass 25 Feb 2009 61,881 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 32,620 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 16,713 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 13,611 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 PGV is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PGV, 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 PGV registered?

GR03 PGV is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is GR03 PGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR03 PGV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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