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GY53 BWF

2003 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

226,197 mi
Last recorded226,197 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 BWF
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 226,197 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both slightly opaque (1.7.5a)

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

under trays preventing inspection of components

Pass 11 Nov 2015 209,361 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 190,742 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 167,782 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 148,015 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 139,672 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 135,909 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 124,541 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Oct 2008 107,114 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 80,299 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 80,299 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 59,242 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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GY53 BWF is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GY53 BWF, 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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GY53 BWF is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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