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YJ03 TLE

2003 Lexus GS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,020 mi
Last recorded147,020 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS43077,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 TLE
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 147,020 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 146,155 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/sf o/sf tyres worn on inner edges.slight blow on front exhaust flanges.

Fail 27 Apr 2012 146,155 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/sf o/sf tyres worn on inner edges.slight blow on front exhaust flanges.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 123,698 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine check light on

Fail 26 Apr 2011 123,698 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front 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)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine check light on

Pass 30 Oct 2009 87,523 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 29 Oct 2009 87,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 61,675 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 37,211 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 30,424 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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YJ03 TLE is a 2003 Lexus GS430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YJ03 TLE, 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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YJ03 TLE is a 2003 Lexus GS430, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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