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V8 EHP

2003 Lexus GS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,052 mi
Last recorded103,052 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS43077,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 EHP
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2026 103,052 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 102,792 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 102,621 miles

ALL TYRES ARE SLIGHTLY PERISHED

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 102,237 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 99,564 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 96,986 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 86,004 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 82,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 69,213 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2015 65,496 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2014 63,338 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 61,337 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 59,337 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 57,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 51,522 miles

Corrosion forming on rear discs

Pass 10 Jul 2009 45,659 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 37,380 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 30,980 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 21,776 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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V8 EHP is a 2003 Lexus GS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V8 EHP, 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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V8 EHP is a 2003 Lexus GS430, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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