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GY53 UDX

2003 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

172,443 mi
Last recorded172,443 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 172,443 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 24 Oct 2024 170,830 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 168,903 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2023 168,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 166,040 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 163,684 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 160,694 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 160,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 157,561 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 153,180 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2018 153,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 148,118 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 148,118 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 143,456 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2015 139,662 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 134,642 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 130,910 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 116,247 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 113,543 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 101,080 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 81,511 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 61,471 miles

offside front tyre low on outside edge/high level brake light inoperative

Pass 18 Oct 2007 52,929 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 40,399 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 UDX is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UDX, 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 UDX is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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