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GV53 CTO

2003 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

167,366 mi
Last recorded167,366 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 CTO
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2023 167,366 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 167,212 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 162,668 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 1,692,630 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 154,755 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 148,023 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 139,901 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 139,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

OS rear and ns rear brake pipes slight corrosion

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 135,321 miles

Both rear tyres poor condition

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 May 2015 133,213 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 133,213 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 130,164 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 127,853 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 123,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 123,409 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 120,098 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 112,441 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 87,730 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 57,614 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN/SMOOTH ON EDGES.

N/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.

O/S/R TYRE LOW AND SMOOTH INNER EDGE.

Pass 8 Nov 2007 33,822 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 33,848 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 28,829 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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GV53 CTO is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GV53 CTO, 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 GV53 CTO registered?

GV53 CTO is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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