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YD53 YBV

2003 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

240,951 mi
Last recorded240,951 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS43077,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 YBV
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2026 240,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 224,015 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 213,637 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Rear Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 203,581 miles

Coil spring corroded All four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 197,403 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 188,390 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 175,235 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 162,250 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 140,459 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 131,786 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 127,238 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 122,141 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 116,632 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 112,211 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 108,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 104,873 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre and offside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Dec 2010 101,497 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

noise from inside rear brake drums

windscreen wiperblades slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2009 85,500 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 63,887 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 56,061 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 38,764 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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YD53 YBV 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 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 YD53 YBV, 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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YD53 YBV is a 2003 Lexus GS430, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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