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FB53 GRZ

2003 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Lexus GS43077,340 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 GRZ
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025
Fail 11 Aug 2025 169,188 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 167,271 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 163,721 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 163,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2017 157,196 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 148,068 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 147,726 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 147,679 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 82,321 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 75,088 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 75,088 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 71,514 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 67,000 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

mil light on

rear brake pads appear very low (advise inspection)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 67,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

cracking in both rear tyres

mil light on

rear brake pads appear very low (advise inspection)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 57,717 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 57,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 41,479 miles

front brakes just in limits

Pass 22 Sep 2007 38,759 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 32,686 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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FB53 GRZ is a 2003 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FB53 GRZ, 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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FB53 GRZ is a 2003 Lexus GS430, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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