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HF53 PUY

2003 Lexus GS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

85,266 mi
Last recorded85,266 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS43077,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 PUY
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 85,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 82,817 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 79,798 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 77,543 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 77,538 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 74,034 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 74,034 miles

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

Emissions not tested Major exhaust blow that emissions cant be read (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 72,320 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Oct 2020 72,320 miles

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

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Oct 2019 70,388 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 70,388 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 67,352 miles

Both exhaust catts. Rear flanges corroded and slight leak from N/N flange.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorated . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Sep 2018 67,352 miles

Both exhaust catts. Rear flanges corroded and slight leak from N/N flange.

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorated . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Sep 2017 64,803 miles

Corrosion on inside of both rear brake discs.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lens. (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 60,930 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 6 Oct 2016 60,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust system and joints in poor condition

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 55,147 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 51,117 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 46,554 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 46,552 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 42,358 miles

All tyres getting low worn on edges.

Rear exhaust flanges badly corroded.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 38,360 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 33,581 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 28,210 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 23,326 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 16,428 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 9,636 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS430?

Based on 15,178 MOT tests across 914 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
5,150
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
914
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 473
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 179
position lamp(s) not working 155
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 142
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HF53 PUY is a 2003 Lexus GS430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Lexus GS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 77,340 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 GS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF53 PUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus GS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HF53 PUY is a 2003 Lexus GS430, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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