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YM03 YWA

2003 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

127,505 mi
Last recorded127,505 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS43077,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 YWA
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 127,505 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 127,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Nov 2025 127,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2024 122,841 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 121,037 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 119,242 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 119,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 114,553 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 111,283 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 106,693 miles

Front tyre slight wear to inner edges

Pass 20 Nov 2018 100,146 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 100,098 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 92,462 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 92,395 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 85,297 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 85,296 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 0/s and n/s/r brakes and discs (3.5.1g)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 76,460 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 72,289 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)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 68,495 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 64,448 miles

e.m.l. light on

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 1 Mar 2013 64,448 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

e.m.l. light on

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 23 May 2012 60,175 miles

Engine management light on.

Pass 24 May 2011 52,314 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 42,600 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 36,510 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 27,234 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 27,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 22,543 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Apr 2006 17,041 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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YM03 YWA is a 2003 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 YM03 YWA, 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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YM03 YWA is a 2003 Lexus GS430, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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