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GL53 ECC

2003 Lexus LS430

Maroon Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

126,243 mi
Last recorded126,243 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 ECC
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 126,243 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 122,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 119,326 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 119,176 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 118,917 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 118,764 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 118,362 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 117,903 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 116,884 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 116,087 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 116,087 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 114,843 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 113,593 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 112,170 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 105,530 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 105,530 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 91,347 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 75,730 miles

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 61,868 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 48,232 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 34,181 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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GL53 ECC is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Maroon with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL53 ECC, 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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What year was GL53 ECC registered?

GL53 ECC is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is GL53 ECC safe to buy?

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