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GY53 UHF

2003 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

172,164 mi
Last recorded172,164 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 UHF
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 172,164 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2016 172,164 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 156,343 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 144,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 127,676 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 127,676 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

engine light on ride hight lower at rear track control of

Fail 26 Sep 2013 127,645 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml light on

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

advise offside front tyre out of shape

Pass 25 Sep 2012 109,344 miles

advise ture warning light on and eml light on

Pass 27 Sep 2011 93,585 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 81,629 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)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 72,614 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 60,663 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)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 43,277 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 42,661 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 UHF is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 UHF, 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 UHF is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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