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GU53 RPV

2003 Lexus LS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

181,769 mi
Last recorded181,769 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 RPV
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 181,769 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 181,769 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 173,940 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 173,920 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 165,729 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 165,725 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Downpipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 158,544 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a slightly torn outer side wall but is within mot tolerance.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 158,544 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a slightly torn outer side wall but is within mot tolerance.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 149,050 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL FOUR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1g)

CENTRE REAR BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

N/ SIDE REAR TYRE 3mm

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR WISHBONE BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR WISHBONE BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 138,544 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 120,303 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2014 113,320 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 109,094 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 101,925 miles

BOTH REAR EXHAUST BOXES CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES

Pass 28 Sep 2011 99,882 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 99,882 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 88,649 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 18 Nov 2009 72,312 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 56,241 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 35,471 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 35,029 miles

n/s frt tyre outer edge wearing

n/s rear tyre inner edge wearing close to limits

o/s rear tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 22 Aug 2006 26,274 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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GU53 RPV is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GU53 RPV, 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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GU53 RPV is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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