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2003 Lexus GS430

Silver Lpg 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

210,709 mi
Last recorded210,709 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS43077,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 LPG
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 210,709 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

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

Rear diff leaking

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 208,343 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both , surface (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both, surface (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear diff leaking

Pass 21 Oct 2022 198,292 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 198,126 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 186,955 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 184,176 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 184,061 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 181,125 miles

All tyres worn close to the legal limit

Power steering oil leak

Sills and inner wings covered

Pass 25 Oct 2018 177,637 miles

Front tyres worn to about 3mm

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Sills and inner wings covered

Slight power steering fluid leak from rack/pipes

Fail 25 Oct 2018 177,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack fixing bolts ineffective (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f lower rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyres worn to about 3mm

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Sills and inner wings covered

Slight power steering fluid leak from rack/pipes

Fail 28 Sep 2018 177,446 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Coolant expansion tank well below minimum ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Lower 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 Worn low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak

Power steering fluid leak from rack area

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 165,479 miles

The exhaust is very deteriorated and is starting to leak

The n/s/r and o/s/f brake pads are very worn

The rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit, there is a nail in the n/s/r

Pass 20 Oct 2016 149,362 miles

Vehicle smells of gas, no leaks found

Fail 12 Oct 2016 148,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle smells of gas, no leaks found

Pass 6 Oct 2015 130,913 miles

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)

Vehicle smells of gas, it should be checked by an LPG specialist

rear exhaust flanges are corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2014 115,157 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 101,505 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 101,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 91,495 miles

the rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

Pass 19 Oct 2011 78,707 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 66,511 miles

Slight wheel bearing drone when driven but no roughness felt at any hub

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 21 Oct 2009 54,426 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 40,509 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 37,542 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 32,219 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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G5 LPG is a 2003 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 G5 LPG, 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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G5 LPG is a 2003 Lexus GS430, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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