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A1 GEV

2003 Lexus GS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

102,771 mi
Last recorded102,771 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS43077,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 GEV
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 102,771 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 100,821 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 98,144 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 95,607 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 89,435 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 86,811 miles

engine and undercovers fitted to vehicle

Pass 13 Sep 2018 85,795 miles

Central Front Lower Under guards fitted obscuring some components

Central Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Front Lower NS and OS front lower ball joint gaiter slightly weeping grease

Pass 14 Sep 2017 79,420 miles

engine covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 13 Sep 2016 73,596 miles

Centre Front Lower Under guards fitted obscuring some components

Centre Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Sep 2015 68,604 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 65,278 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 60,961 miles

Both front tyres srarting to perish

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system coroded

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 57,442 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 51,023 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 38,966 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 27,346 miles

advise front pads worn

strong advise rear pads appear very low unable to fully asess

Pass 15 Oct 2008 19,848 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 18,586 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 18,574 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 14,567 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)

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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A1 GEV is a 2003 Lexus GS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 A1 GEV, 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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A1 GEV is a 2003 Lexus GS430, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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