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GV53 HNY

2003 Lexus GS430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,820 mi
Last recorded115,820 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS43077,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 HNY
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2022 115,820 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases various areas within exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 114,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leaks in system (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 114,375 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side hand brake effort zero (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leaks in system (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 109,434 miles

Exhaust rusty

Pass 30 Apr 2019 108,878 miles

all exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2018 107,329 miles

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

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 7 Dec 2016 104,514 miles

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

service brake:service brake efficiency just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 11 Nov 2015 100,433 miles

Both front headlights deteriorated but still have a beam pattern

EML light on dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Rear brake pads not visible

Pass 14 Nov 2014 93,742 miles

Eml light on dash.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 86,165 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Exhaust system corroded.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear discs slightly corroded.

Pass 28 Nov 2013 86,165 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Exhaust system corroded.

Rear discs slightly corroded.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 76,735 miles

EML Light on dash.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 67,315 miles

Rear brake discs slightly pitted round outer edge.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 56,719 miles

Cracking to both front tyres on inner edges (tread on 3mm)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 45,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 45,839 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 38,015 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 37,972 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 30,067 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 21,875 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 HNY is a 2003 Lexus GS430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HNY, 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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GV53 HNY is a 2003 Lexus GS430, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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