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GP03 PDU

2003 Lexus LS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

96,065 mi
Last recorded96,065 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 PDU
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 96,065 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 95,163 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 94,972 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 94,972 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 94,628 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 94,204 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive covered with filler. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & off/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under tray & side skirts fitted.

Pass 13 Jul 2020 93,430 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 91,085 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 91,079 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2017 85,669 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 80,751 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 76,650 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 68,596 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 62,925 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 56,289 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 56,298 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2011 54,072 miles

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

QFFSIDE PARKING READING LOW

Pass 21 Jun 2010 51,429 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 47,507 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 47,506 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 44,384 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 44,384 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

ADVISE REAR OFFSIDE PARKING BRAKE READING LOW

Pass 13 Jun 2007 39,690 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus LS430?

Based on 44,904 MOT tests across 2,597 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
5,578
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,597
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,433
position lamp(s) not working 519
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 509
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 468
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 384
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GP03 PDU is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2003 Lexus LS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 91,314 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 LS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,433 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GP03 PDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus LS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus LS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GP03 PDU registered?

GP03 PDU is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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The MOT history for GP03 PDU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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