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GY53 BYA

2003 Lexus LS430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

167,595 mi
Last recorded167,595 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 BYA
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 167,595 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 166,406 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 166,111 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 163,824 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 160,087 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 156,246 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 156,245 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 148,830 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 144,711 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))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 139,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 134,399 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 130,511 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 126,208 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 121,195 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 115,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2011 109,946 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 101,934 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 94,101 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 89,091 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 84,256 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 59,392 miles

Nearside Front 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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GY53 BYA is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Grey 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 GY53 BYA, 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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What year was GY53 BYA registered?

GY53 BYA is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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