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R6 DVE

2003 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

116,795 mi
Last recorded116,795 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS43077,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 DVE
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 116,795 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 116,795 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 115,739 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 114,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 114,029 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 110,378 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 107,380 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 102,888 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 99,510 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 98,803 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 93,580 miles

Nearside Front brake has slight restricted free movement

exhaust system is deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2018 93,580 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake has slight restricted free movement

exhaust system is deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2017 89,900 miles

Nearside Front brake has slight restricted free movement

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

coolant leak

Pass 16 Apr 2016 86,486 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 82,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

steering rack has a slight leak

Pass 22 Apr 2014 75,149 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 68,617 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 66,041 miles

advise engine warning light and vsc light on.

advise nearside front tyre sidewall dmage.

Fail 14 May 2012 66,041 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise engine warning light and vsc light on.

advise nearside front tyre sidewall dmage.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 61,243 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 58,369 miles

advise front and rear brake pads wearing low

advise front brake discs worn

advise front wipers smeary

advise power steering rack has some movement in mounting bushes

Pass 13 May 2009 53,488 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 48,156 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2008 48,156 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 40,597 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 34,379 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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R6 DVE is a 2003 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R6 DVE, 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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R6 DVE is a 2003 Lexus GS430, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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