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GV53 UCN

2003 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

132,378 mi
Last recorded132,378 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 UCN
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 132,378 miles

all suspension heavily corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted front to rear

Pass 25 Mar 2025 130,613 miles

all suspension corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2025 130,590 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both deteriated (0.1 (d))

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

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

all suspension heavily corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2024 130,303 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 124,186 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 117,948 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 112,361 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 106,866 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 101,780 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 95,046 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 86,201 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 77,876 miles

play in nearside front suspension

Pass 2 Aug 2013 74,198 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 70,136 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 62,301 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 57,685 miles

front brake pads below half worn

rear tyres getting low in centre of tread

Pass 28 Jul 2009 51,473 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges.

Fail 27 Jul 2009 51,473 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing low on edges.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 46,733 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 30,646 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 UCN is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UCN, 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 UCN is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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