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GV53 AUX

2003 Lexus GS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,600 mi
Last recorded166,600 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS43077,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 AUX
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 166,600 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 163,267 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

un-able to see rear pads clearly

Fail 2 Nov 2012 163,267 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

un-able to see rear pads clearly

Pass 6 Oct 2011 147,991 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 146,736 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 125,657 miles

o/s and n/s frot tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 28 Sep 2010 125,657 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

o/s and n/s frot tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 25 Sep 2009 104,022 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 104,022 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 84,857 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 64,280 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 44,097 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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GV53 AUX is a 2003 Lexus GS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GV53 AUX, 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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What year was GV53 AUX registered?

GV53 AUX is a 2003 Lexus GS430, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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