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MK03 DZX

2003 Lexus GS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,205 mi
Last recorded87,205 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS43077,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 DZX
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 87,205 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 87,188 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle Section (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle Heavily Corroded From Under Vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 84,188 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 84,055 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 80,080 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 80,030 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding 40kg (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 77,455 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 75,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 73,606 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 73,606 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 70,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

fuel filler pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 21 Mar 2011 69,505 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear exhaust heatshield corroded and loose

Pass 8 Apr 2010 60,883 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 54,121 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 47,950 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)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 40,715 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 32,145 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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MK03 DZX is a 2003 Lexus GS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MK03 DZX, 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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MK03 DZX is a 2003 Lexus GS430, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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