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GY53 BYK

2003 Lexus LS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,190 mi
Last recorded94,190 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 BYK
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 94,190 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 89,951 miles

Front Outer Both tyres slightly cracking on edge

Pass 28 Dec 2016 89,174 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 88,437 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 88,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 86,756 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 81,772 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 78,842 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 77,721 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 77,390 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 74,915 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 71,831 miles

front tyres wearing on outside edges

Pass 3 Oct 2008 66,654 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 54,431 miles

some wear rear tyre edges

Fail 2 Oct 2007 54,430 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

some wear rear tyre edges

Pass 4 Oct 2006 30,600 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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GY53 BYK is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GY53 BYK, 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 BYK is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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