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WV53 KVZ

2003 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

117,278 mi
Last recorded117,278 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS43077,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 KVZ
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 117,278 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 115,501 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 114,031 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 110,917 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 107,030 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 104,767 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 102,793 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2018 100,216 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 98,673 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 96,218 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 92,025 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 89,156 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 84,708 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 75,126 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 64,133 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 56,730 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

chunk out of wheel rim bead protector offside front tyre wall

Pass 8 Jul 2009 50,664 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 46,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 46,709 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 40,676 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 32,951 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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WV53 KVZ is a 2003 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 WV53 KVZ, 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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What year was WV53 KVZ registered?

WV53 KVZ is a 2003 Lexus GS430, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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