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AP03 HVB

2003 Lexus GS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,600 mi
Last recorded109,600 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS43077,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 HVB
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 109,600 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 109,600 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 107,607 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 107,607 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 107,524 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault vsc (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / chassis / inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

various corrosion to underbody & suspension components

Pass 4 Dec 2023 105,741 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 104,620 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 102,971 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 102,301 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 102,301 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 101,204 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 97,150 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 94,526 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 91,842 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 87,479 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 83,827 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

rear tyres starting to crack

underbody getting rusty in places

Pass 28 Oct 2014 83,827 miles

rear tyres starting to crack

underbody getting rusty in places

Pass 31 Oct 2013 79,667 miles

slight movement in front anti-roll bar

Pass 13 Nov 2012 76,672 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 76,672 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 71,337 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 71,337 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 67,724 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 62,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 56,192 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 49,441 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 43,444 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 42,918 miles

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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AP03 HVB is a 2003 Lexus GS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP03 HVB, 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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AP03 HVB is a 2003 Lexus GS430, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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