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KL53 GYG

2003 Lexus GS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

160,480 mi
Last recorded160,480 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS43077,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 GYG
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 160,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2018 160,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 156,705 miles

Coolant leak ()

EML on

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust badly corroded both rear back boxes

center exhaust badly corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2016 156,704 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

EML on

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust badly corroded both rear back boxes

center exhaust badly corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2015 147,571 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 134,293 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 134,293 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 124,631 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 112,618 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 99,673 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)

difficulty in inspecting rear brake pads as there is restricted view

Pass 1 Apr 2011 91,549 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)

nearside front tyre has little cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply cord

Pass 26 Mar 2010 80,682 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 63,748 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 52,840 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 17 Sep 2007 41,550 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 23,783 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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KL53 GYG is a 2003 Lexus GS430 in Blue 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 GS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 77,340 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KL53 GYG, 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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KL53 GYG is a 2003 Lexus GS430, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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