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MV53 ZSO

2003 Lexus GS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,200 mi
Last recorded135,200 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS43077,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 ZSO
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 135,200 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 135,200 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 133,804 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 130,615 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 125,623 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 123,741 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 119,842 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 119,565 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault VSC (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits too high (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front 'Y' section split & front joints blowing (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

offside front tyre worn out inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2014 112,902 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 107,152 miles

front tyres have slight cracking on inner sidewall

Fail 6 Dec 2013 107,152 miles

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

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

front tyres have slight cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 15 Mar 2013 100,199 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 89,379 miles

rear exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate

Fail 22 Mar 2012 89,379 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Mar 2011 86,394 miles

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

front brake discs corroding on edges and in vents

rear brake pads appear to be low

Pass 25 Mar 2010 77,917 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 65,497 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 58,406 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 38,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front 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 ZSO is a 2003 Lexus GS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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