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DC03 YZD

2003 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

113,955 mi
Last recorded113,955 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS43077,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 YZD
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 113,955 miles

Central Front Radiator Support Corroded

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 113,955 miles

Central Front Radiator Support Corroded

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 107,908 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 103,766 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s inner sills and front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 102,607 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front x member,front chassis legs,inner sills and rear arches. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbones o/s and n/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 102,607 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front x member,front chassis legs,inner sills and rear arches. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached ball joint split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbones o/s and n/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 102,368 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake lever (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 96,386 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 93,445 miles

engine light on

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all suspension front and rear corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2018 93,350 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all suspension front and rear corroded

engine light on

Pass 4 Apr 2017 83,349 miles

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

eml & vsc light on

Pass 1 Apr 2016 65,892 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

emal & vsc lights on

Fail 29 Mar 2016 65,892 miles

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

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

emal & vsc lights on

Pass 3 Feb 2015 53,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2015 53,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 51,007 miles

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

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

Rear tyres perished/cracked

Pass 18 Jan 2013 49,205 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 49,205 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 45,461 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 39,250 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 33,026 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 25,835 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 17,176 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 12,292 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 10,116 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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DC03 YZD is a 2003 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DC03 YZD, 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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DC03 YZD is a 2003 Lexus GS430, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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