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GP53 JZA

2003 Lexus GS430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

127,076 mi
Last recorded127,076 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS43077,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 JZA
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 127,076 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 115,823 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 112,316 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 108,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 103,703 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 103,546 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 98,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear handbrake cable outer casing split

Pass 7 May 2013 94,576 miles

Both front tyres cracking/perished in between treads.

Nearside front fog lamp inop.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2012 90,097 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Slight corrosion on inside face of Nearside front disc.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2011 83,805 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 74,913 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 69,450 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 57,579 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 40,738 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GP53 JZA is a 2003 Lexus GS430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GP53 JZA, 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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GP53 JZA is a 2003 Lexus GS430, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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