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JP53 MOD

2003 Lexus GS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

204,222 mi
Last recorded204,222 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS43077,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJP53 MOD
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 204,222 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 204,222 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 204,203 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

light corrosion underneath

Pass 28 May 2021 198,105 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 183,811 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x (5.2.3 (e))

genral corrosion under vhicle

Pass 1 Jun 2018 172,734 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 154,923 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)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 149,408 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 May 2016 149,406 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 May 2015 143,993 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 May 2015 143,993 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 134,956 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 132,244 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 132,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 May 2012 130,756 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 128,709 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 126,519 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 90,179 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread

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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JP53 MOD is a 2003 Lexus GS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JP53 MOD, 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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JP53 MOD is a 2003 Lexus GS430, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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