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YL53 CWR

2003 Lexus GS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

156,319 mi
Last recorded156,319 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS43077,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 CWR
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 156,319 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe has surface corrosion but not affecting strength or stability (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 156,319 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe has surface corrosion but not affecting strength or stability (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 152,180 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 146,588 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 146,405 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 132,353 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 132,353 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 117,599 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 117,430 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2019 105,406 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 104,243 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 103,242 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 99,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 95,751 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 95,738 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 91,312 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 87,110 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 83,583 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 78,497 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 74,892 miles

both front brake disks slightly worn

Fail 15 Jun 2010 74,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front brake disks slightly worn

Pass 5 Jun 2009 60,513 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 50,951 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 40,225 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 28,411 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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YL53 CWR is a 2003 Lexus GS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YL53 CWR, 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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YL53 CWR is a 2003 Lexus GS430, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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