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HJ03 BJF

2003 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,784 mi
Last recorded176,784 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS43077,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 BJF
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 176,784 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 173,501 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 173,501 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 153,100 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 153,100 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 129,780 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 129,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 120,917 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 96,387 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 79,351 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 53,767 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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HJ03 BJF is a 2003 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HJ03 BJF, 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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HJ03 BJF is a 2003 Lexus GS430, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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