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LR53 VUC

2003 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

108,180 mi
Last recorded108,180 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS43077,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 VUC
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 108,180 miles

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 108,180 miles

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 108,144 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear under seal corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2021 99,169 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2021 99,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet hydraulic stays inoperative

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 89,596 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 78,967 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 78,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 68,228 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 57,098 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 45,220 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 35,964 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 33,828 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 33,828 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 31,421 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 27,237 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 24,017 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 20,059 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 15,794 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 15,794 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 11,245 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 11,245 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 6,526 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 4,714 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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LR53 VUC is a 2003 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LR53 VUC, 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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LR53 VUC is a 2003 Lexus GS430, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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