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GP53 JZC

2003 Lexus GS430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

120,834 mi
Last recorded120,834 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS43077,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 JZC
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 120,834 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 114,204 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 114,204 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 103,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 103,854 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 101,170 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 91,665 miles

Rear Rear diff oil leak not not excessive

Fail 17 Mar 2021 91,665 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear diff oil leak not not excessive

Pass 13 Jun 2019 89,523 miles

Front Number Plate damaged

Headlamps Frosted

Nearside Front Lower Ball Joint Dust Cover Perishing

Rear Diff Leaking

Rear Pads Getting Low

Pass 6 Jun 2018 84,552 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 81,649 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 77,451 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 74,639 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 71,384 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 65,922 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 61,233 miles

front brake pads and discs worn. plus leak on rear diff seal

Pass 23 Nov 2009 53,758 miles

n/s/r tyre getting close to limit

o/s/r tyre on limit on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2008 46,396 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 36,394 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 26,591 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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GP53 JZC is a 2003 Lexus GS430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GP53 JZC, 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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What year was GP53 JZC registered?

GP53 JZC is a 2003 Lexus GS430, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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