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GY53 BYL

2003 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

105,037 mi
Last recorded105,037 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 BYL
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 105,037 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm (rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear brake discs corroding

both rear tyres on 2m

chips to windscreen

n/s rear parking brake performance slightly down

odd size tyres front to rear

Pass 2 Jan 2025 99,089 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear brake discs corroding

both rear tyres 3.5m

Pass 2 Jan 2024 95,165 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm (front and rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight noise to rear axle

Pass 20 Dec 2022 92,337 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 92,331 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 78,041 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 67,168 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 65,898 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 64,494 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 61,523 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 58,480 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 52,020 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2013 48,875 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 44,546 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 39,807 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R Tyre treads wearing on inner edge.

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 34,181 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 27,010 miles

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)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 24,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 24,004 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 20,649 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 17,347 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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GY53 BYL is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BYL, 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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GY53 BYL is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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