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SM53 JLV

2003 Lexus GS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

147,663 mi
Last recorded147,663 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS43077,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 JLV
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 147,663 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 140,206 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 134,136 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bush s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 122,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 117,095 miles

Coolant leak ()

Both front bottom suspension arm ball joint gaiters starting to perish

Front brake pads low & discs corroding

Slight play in both front shock absorber bottom mount bushes

engine cover & undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2018 117,049 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced one of bulbs not working (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively incorrectly positioned (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured Tyre Valve Fractured & Split In Half (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Both front bottom suspension arm ball joint gaiters starting to perish

Coolant leak ()

Front brake pads low & discs corroding

Slight play in both front shock absorber bottom mount bushes

engine cover & undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2017 110,785 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 11 May 2017 110,732 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 107,067 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perishing

Fail 7 Apr 2016 107,067 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 8 Dec 2014 89,716 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 86,562 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 72,063 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 61,168 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 61,162 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 57,255 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 51,669 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 48,681 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 48,681 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 43,470 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 35,492 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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SM53 JLV 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 76.2%.

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 SM53 JLV, 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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SM53 JLV is a 2003 Lexus GS430, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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