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GV53 CUJ

2003 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

134,139 mi
Last recorded134,139 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 CUJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 134,139 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 131,916 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 127,515 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 124,357 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 123,162 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 118,876 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 114,927 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 112,430 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 107,551 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 99,523 miles

Offside Rear top suspension ball joint has slight play.

Pass 28 Oct 2015 90,804 miles

Offside Rear top suspension ball joint has slight play.

Pass 5 Nov 2014 83,034 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 72,912 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 68,159 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 62,758 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 62,758 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 56,900 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 51,743 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 43,529 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 37,674 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 29,617 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Lexus LS430?

Based on 44,904 MOT tests across 2,597 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
5,578
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,597
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,433
position lamp(s) not working 519
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 509
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 468
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 384
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GV53 CUJ is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2003 Lexus LS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 91,314 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus LS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,433 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV53 CUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus LS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus LS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GV53 CUJ is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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