MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,350 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front tyre cracked
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front tyre cracked /damage to outer sidewall
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
covers fitted
front and rear suspension corroded
rear brake discs corroding
rear diff slight dampness
vehicle undersealed
Brake performance not tested due to condition offside rear tyre (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front tyre cracked
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front tyre cracked /damage to outer sidewall
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
covers fitted
front and rear suspension corroded
rear brake discs corroding
rear diff slight dampness
vehicle undersealed
Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear brake discs corroding
both front and offside rear tyres cracking on tread
front suspension corroded
vehicle undersealed including suspension
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o\s and n\s (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative on rear axle insecure (rusty Bracket) (4.1.5 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from transmission leaking on to exhaust at rear diff (risk off fire ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
corrosion on rear axle
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front number plate loose
Front x2 wheel bearings noisy
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper suspension arm balljoint has movement
Offside Rear Upper suspension arm balljoint has slight movement
Offside Rear tyre low/worn inner edge
Rear diff damp
all 4 tyres cracking on tread
vehicle corroded including suspension/steering
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front number plate loose
Front x2 wheel bearings noisy
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper suspension arm balljoint has movement
Offside Rear Upper suspension arm balljoint has slight movement
Offside Rear tyre low/worn inner edge
Rear diff damp
all 4 tyres cracking on tread
vehicle corroded including suspension/steering
Front brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre nail
Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge/cracking
Rear brake discs corroding
Rear diff leaking
earth strap at gearbox broken
front and rear suspension/steering badly corroded
Nearside rear and offside rear lower arm rear bushes slightly perished no excessive movement
Slight lift in nearside front bottom balljoint but not excessive
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear and offside rear lower arm rear bushes slightly perished no excessive movement
Slight lift in nearside front bottom balljoint but not excessive
Nearside front and offside front lower arm rear bushes slightly perished
Oil just above the minimum
Slight lift in nearside front bottom ball joint but not excessive
Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST BLOW (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST FLANGES CORRODED (7.1.2)
Nearside front and offside front lower arm rear bushes slightly perished
Oil just above the minimum
Slight lift in nearside front bottom ball joint but not excessive
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside front and offside front rear suspension arm bushes slightly perished and split but no excessive movement
Rear diff damp
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside front and offside front rear suspension arm bushes slightly perished and split but no excessive movement
Oil just above the minimum
Rear diff damp
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Both front suspension lower arm inner bushes slightly perished no excessive movement
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust flanges and clamps are in poor condition
Rear diff oily
Slight play in nearside rear bottom rose bush but not excessive
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
Both front suspension lower arm inner bushes slightly perished no excessive movement
Brake fluid just above the minimum
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust flanges and clamps are in poor condition
Front and rear pads are getting low
Rear diff oily
Slight play in nearside rear bottom rose bush but not excessive
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres have 3-4mm left on tread and cracking due to age
rear diff oily
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres have 3-4mm left on tread and cracking due to age
rear diff oily
Both rear tyres have 3 mm of tread left 235/45/17 Y
Offside rear shock damp no signs of a leak
Oil just above the minimum
Rear diff oily
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear diff oily
both front suspension arms rear bushes de bonding
exhaust system corroded
front to rear at rear brake pipes slightly corroded
offside front brake pipe slightly corroded
rear diff damp
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both front suspension arms rear bushes de bonding
exhaust system corroded
front brake discs slightly scorded
front to rear at rear brake pipes slightly corroded
offside front brake pipe slightly corroded
rear diff damp
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside 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)
Front wipers smearing slight
How Reliable is the Lexus GS430?
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SA03 OCV is a 2003 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 SA03 OCV, 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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SA03 OCV is a 2003 Lexus GS430, first registered on 15 April 2003.
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