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RJ52 WRP

2003 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,475 mi
Last recorded151,475 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS43077,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 WRP
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 151,475 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 151,475 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 151,241 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2024 151,241 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 150,323 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 150,323 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 149,260 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2022 149,260 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 144,626 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 144,626 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear brake pad retaining shim missing

Oil leak from rear diff

Pass 17 Aug 2020 137,915 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively across axle (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff has a light misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sills have light surface corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2019 130,862 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 122,797 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres deteriorated inner side walls

Fail 29 Aug 2018 122,797 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres deteriorated inner side walls

Pass 1 Aug 2017 114,214 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 114,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 105,161 miles

ENGINE AND LOWER COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 5 Oct 2015 104,062 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 101,364 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 99,832 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2013 99,832 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2012 98,295 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 94,281 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 94,281 miles

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

n/s frt tyre inneredge worn close to limits

Pass 11 Oct 2010 88,021 miles

rear pads low

Pass 5 Oct 2009 81,098 miles

rear pads wearing

Pass 8 Oct 2008 71,650 miles

both frt tyres below 1.6mm on inneredge, aligment needed

frt and rear pads low

Pass 8 Oct 2007 64,610 miles

frt tyres on limits on inner edges

rear pads worn

Pass 29 Jan 2007 58,068 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 47,893 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)

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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RJ52 WRP is a 2003 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RJ52 WRP, 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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RJ52 WRP is a 2003 Lexus GS430, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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