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GP52 CVM

2003 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

142,365 mi
Last recorded142,365 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP52 CVM
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2025 142,365 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine undertrays covered with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 137,496 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 137,480 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 137,452 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 137,440 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2022 131,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 127,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 124,124 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 122,378 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 122,377 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 116,938 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 116,938 miles

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

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 11 Dec 2017 109,315 miles

all four tyres badly scrubbed on inner edge, advise replace and wheel alignment check

Pass 3 Jan 2017 105,016 miles

both front tyres badly scrubbed on inner edges

Fail 28 Nov 2016 104,852 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front tyres badly scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2015 99,060 miles

Engine light on

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 91,303 miles

engine management light on

o/s/f suspension unit has a misting of oil

Pass 4 Dec 2013 86,239 miles

engine fault code light on all the time.

alll four tyres very close to legal limit and very badly scrubbed on inner edges,advise replace and four wheel alignment check.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 81,250 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 74,267 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 68,886 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 40,817 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2008 39,966 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 36,448 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 35,259 miles

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

advise parking brake travel

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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GP52 CVM is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Silver 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 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 GP52 CVM, 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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GP52 CVM is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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