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GP52 JHH

2003 Lexus LS430

Gold Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

152,531 mi
Last recorded152,531 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP52 JHH
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 152,531 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 152,531 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 144,974 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearly worn to canvas (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil filter corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2019 144,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearly worn to canvas (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil filter corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2018 142,731 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2018 142,731 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 140,320 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 140,320 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 138,007 miles

N/S park brake low but overall passed

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 138,007 miles

N/S park brake low but overall passed

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 135,240 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 135,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 132,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 132,158 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 132,145 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 129,612 miles

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

o/s/f fog light

Fail 1 Jul 2013 129,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/f fog light

Pass 26 Jun 2012 125,874 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2011 119,008 miles

engine management light illuminated

Fail 31 May 2011 119,003 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine warning light on

exhaust heat sheild insecure

n/s/r trye soft

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 27 Apr 2010 108,106 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 86,315 miles

front no plate cracked

n/s under tray loose

Pass 30 Oct 2007 78,380 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 48,506 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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GP52 JHH is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Gold with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GP52 JHH, 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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GP52 JHH is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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