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V7 NAP

2003 Lexus GS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

124,277 mi
Last recorded124,277 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS43077,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 NAP
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 124,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 124,274 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 122,624 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 121,100 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 119,079 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 116,714 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 114,801 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 112,652 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 108,340 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 104,060 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 99,603 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 94,911 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 90,102 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 84,274 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 78,804 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 73,800 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

dent in petrol tank,offside and nearside front bottom arms bushs perrised

Pass 6 Dec 2010 67,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear side brake discs scorded

Pass 12 Dec 2009 61,492 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 55,396 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 55,396 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 48,237 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 37,734 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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V7 NAP is a 2003 Lexus GS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V7 NAP, 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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V7 NAP is a 2003 Lexus GS430, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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