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LD53 LJJ

2003 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,322 mi
Last recorded115,322 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS43077,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 LJJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 115,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 108,791 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 108,789 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 97,503 miles

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

Unable to check outer sills as covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2017 89,944 miles

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

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 22 Feb 2017 89,944 miles

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

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

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

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 22 Feb 2016 79,849 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 74,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 68,117 miles

Bonnet safety catch is stiff

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake binding and needs freeing off

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2014 68,108 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Bonnet safety catch is stiff

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake binding and needs freeing off

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 60,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r & o/s/r brake discs slightly scored.

Fail 15 Feb 2013 60,035 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r & o/s/r brake discs slightly scored.

rear foot brake noisey

Pass 18 Feb 2012 55,959 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2012 55,959 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 44,026 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 44,025 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 34,954 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 21,969 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 19,756 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 17,605 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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LD53 LJJ is a 2003 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LD53 LJJ, 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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LD53 LJJ is a 2003 Lexus GS430, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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