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GV53 PHJ

2003 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

76,760 mi
Last recorded76,760 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 PHJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 76,760 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Both arm bushes perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 76,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 73,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 66,568 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED UNABLE TO INSPECT SOME UNDERSIDE AREAS/ITEMS

Fail 7 Jan 2022 66,568 miles

Brake performance not tested TESTING BRAKES MIGHT CAUSE DAMAGE DUE TO FAULTS ON OFF/SIDE FRONT BRAKE (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted BRAKE PAD RETAINING PIN BROKEN AWAY FROM PAD /CLIPS MISSING (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED UNABLE TO INSPECT SOME UNDERSIDE AREAS/ITEMS

Pass 31 Dec 2020 64,087 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 64,084 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 56,408 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 56,403 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 44,778 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outside wall

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outside wall

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 23 May 2017 43,035 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 May 2016 40,849 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 40,007 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 38,393 miles

Bonnet gas struts u/s, suddenly drops bonnet. Both front tyre have high edge wear.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 37,648 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 35,475 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 35,475 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2011 32,725 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 32,725 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 29,848 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 27,635 miles

both front tyres worn bald on outer edges

Fail 3 Dec 2008 27,634 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres worn bald on outer edges

Pass 10 Dec 2007 24,200 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 21,641 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 18,839 miles

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 PHJ is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PHJ, 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 PHJ is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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