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GR03 OXW

2003 Lexus GS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

127,474 mi
Last recorded127,474 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS43077,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 OXW
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 127,474 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 121,972 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 117,038 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 117,038 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 115,761 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 113,724 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 110,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 104,279 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 104,279 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 96,408 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 91,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

steering rack bushes have slight play

Pass 5 Feb 2015 85,520 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 85,518 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 77,719 miles

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

play in steering rack mountings

Fail 22 Jan 2014 77,719 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

play in steering rack mountings

Pass 14 Feb 2013 69,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 62,624 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 55,802 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 49,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 40,911 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 29,014 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 14,873 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 9,870 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 9,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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GR03 OXW 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 79.2%.

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 GR03 OXW, 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 GR03 OXW registered?

GR03 OXW is a 2003 Lexus GS430, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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