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YR53 DFK

2003 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,538 mi
Last recorded51,538 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS43077,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 DFK
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 51,538 miles

FULL EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVILY CORRODED .........

Offside SLIGHT BINDING ON FRONT BRAKES ..............

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HEAVILY CORRODED ........

Pass 4 Nov 2020 49,836 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 49,279 miles

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS FRONT/REAR CORRODED ....

Pass 20 Jan 2018 47,377 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 46,898 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 46,096 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres outer edge worn

Pass 17 Dec 2014 45,205 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion present to exhaust system

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 18 Nov 2014 45,205 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust corroded

offside front back arm bush deteriorated

Pass 11 Nov 2013 43,951 miles

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 14 Feb 2013 32,773 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 32,585 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 32,583 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 31,429 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 29,699 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 27,556 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 22,040 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 17,854 miles

Unven tread wear across tread on offside front and nearside front tyres

Pass 6 Sep 2006 13,531 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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YR53 DFK is a 2003 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 YR53 DFK, 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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YR53 DFK is a 2003 Lexus GS430, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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