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MV53 ZSE

2003 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,317 mi
Last recorded72,317 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS43077,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 ZSE
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine429cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 72,317 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 70,058 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 59,490 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 48,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 48,535 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 37,698 miles

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

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

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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MV53 ZSE is a 2003 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MV53 ZSE, 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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What year was MV53 ZSE registered?

MV53 ZSE is a 2003 Lexus GS430, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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