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DG53 KTX

2003 Lexus GS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,353 mi
Last recorded149,353 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS43077,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 KTX
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 149,353 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 145,382 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 140,828 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 136,950 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 134,219 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 134,215 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2020 129,351 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened linkage slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 125,565 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 118,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 113,035 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust back box pipe flange corroded /deteriorated

Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread deteriorated /cracked

Offside Front exhaust pipe flange deteriorated /corroded

Offside Rear Inner Exhaust back box pipe flange corrode / deteriorated.

Offside Rear Tyre tread deteriorated

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 108,442 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside /and offside exhaust back boxes /pipe flanges corroded

Nearside Front and rear tyres tread deteriorating

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front down pipe exhaust flange corroded

Offside Rear and front tyres tread deteriorating

Fail 14 Sep 2016 108,442 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside /and offside exhaust back boxes /pipe flanges corroded

Nearside Front and rear tyres tread deteriorating

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front down pipe exhaust flange corroded

Offside Rear and front tyres tread deteriorating

Pass 23 Sep 2015 104,442 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary lock (8.4.2)

Offside Lower Steering rack damaged but serviceable mounting bush has some play (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 104,442 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary lock (8.4.2)

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

Offside Lower Steering rack damaged but serviceable mounting bush has some play (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 101,360 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear silencer box flanges weak

Pass 11 Sep 2013 97,319 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 92,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 87,179 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 82,351 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 77,455 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 71,082 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 63,301 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Aug 2007 63,301 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 53,928 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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DG53 KTX is a 2003 Lexus GS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DG53 KTX, 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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DG53 KTX is a 2003 Lexus GS430, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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