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RA52 FDD

2003 Lexus GS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

73,668 mi
Last recorded73,668 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS43077,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 FDD
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 73,668 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 69,435 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 66,048 miles

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

Central Lower Exhaust joints deteriorating

Lower General corrosion to underside

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 64,353 miles

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

General corrosion to underside

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 63,719 miles

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 63,719 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 63,551 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2020 63,548 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2019 62,303 miles

Nearside Front Slight brake bind

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

Offside Front Brake disc corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 60,910 miles

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

Offside Front Brake binding

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

Offside Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2017 58,937 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 54,746 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 51,314 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 47,799 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 43,927 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 40,469 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 40,469 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 38,295 miles

advise o/s/f tyre between 2-3mm on the edges

advise o/s/f wiper poor splitting but still clearing

strong advise n/s/f tyre bald on the outer edge

Pass 17 Dec 2009 32,366 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 27,988 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 25,252 miles

movment in stearing rack mount bushes

Fail 31 Dec 2007 25,252 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

advise movement in steering rack mount bushes

Pass 23 Dec 2005 16,572 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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RA52 FDD is a 2003 Lexus GS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RA52 FDD, 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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RA52 FDD is a 2003 Lexus GS430, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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