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GV53 CTX

2003 Lexus LS430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,199 mi
Last recorded177,199 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 CTX
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 177,199 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 177,197 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 169,076 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 119,699 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 119,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 89,899 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Apr 2012 89,899 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2011 78,227 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 65,126 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 61,820 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 58,256 miles

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

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

both rear brake disc`s worn to limit on inner edge`s

Pass 27 Apr 2007 53,998 miles

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

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

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 CTX is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Grey 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 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 CTX, 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 CTX registered?

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

Is GV53 CTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV53 CTX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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