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MP03 GFE

2003 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

156,809 mi
Last recorded156,809 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP03 GFE
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 156,809 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody surface rust

Pass 26 Jan 2024 156,797 miles

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

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

Underbody surface rust

Pass 14 Nov 2022 152,037 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 152,023 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 145,114 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 141,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 136,134 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 126,872 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 131,687 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 119,047 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 110,626 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 105,481 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 99,032 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 89,241 miles

engine management light on

Pass 6 Mar 2013 78,817 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 70,309 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)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 61,532 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 61,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 May 2010 53,847 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 46,488 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 38,234 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 26,119 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 13,865 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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MP03 GFE is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 MP03 GFE, 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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MP03 GFE is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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