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LR53 VUD

2003 Lexus GS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,795 mi
Last recorded137,795 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS43077,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 VUD
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 137,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 132,028 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 132,028 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 120,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 120,626 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 108,127 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 102,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 94,721 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower void bush worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged splitting (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front outer sidewall and tyre has damage

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower void bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 94,721 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge has metal exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower void bush worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged splitting (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front outer sidewall and tyre has damage

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower void bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 88,953 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 81,158 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 73,290 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 63,667 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 63,667 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 55,074 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 55,074 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 46,575 miles

both rear tyres smooth on inside edges

Pass 12 Aug 2009 36,744 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 28,376 miles

n/s/f tyre damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2007 21,671 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 21,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

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 VUD is a 2003 Lexus GS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VUD, 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 VUD is a 2003 Lexus GS430, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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