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GL52 GWA

2003 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,776 mi
Last recorded127,776 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 GWA
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 127,776 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 127,757 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 127,276 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault AND VSC LAMP ON (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated DAMAGED (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure DOOR MIRROR FAULTY AND INSECURE NOT EMMITING REAR VIEW (8.1.1)

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured SELF LEVILING LINKAGE BROKEN AT REAR (2.4.G.1)

DIFF OIL LEAK

ENGINE LIGHT ON

FRONT HEAD LAMP LENS DETERIORATED

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

GEAR BOX OIL LEAK

REAR CHASSIS CORRODING

Pass 9 Dec 2015 122,580 miles

engine management lamp on

Fail 7 Dec 2015 122,578 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

engine management lamp on

Pass 16 Dec 2014 117,452 miles

exhaust blowing

front tyres cracking in tread pattern and wearing

o/s/r tyre inner edge wearing

rear brake pads sensor wiring insecure

Fail 16 Dec 2014 117,452 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

exhaust blowing

front tyres cracking in tread pattern and wearing

o/s/r tyre inner edge wearing

rear brake pads sensor wiring insecure

Pass 19 Dec 2013 111,787 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 107,512 miles

rear brake discs inner faces corroding

Pass 14 Dec 2011 103,637 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 103,637 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 99,208 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 96,738 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 96,738 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 93,098 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 65,537 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 48,118 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus LS430?

Based on 44,904 MOT tests across 2,597 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
5,578
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,597
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,433
position lamp(s) not working 519
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 509
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 468
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 384
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GL52 GWA is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2003 Lexus LS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 91,314 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 LS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,433 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL52 GWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus LS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus LS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GL52 GWA is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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