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Lexus GS430

Bronze · Petrol · 2002 · 4,293 cc

A7 LXUMOT history

A7 LXU is a bronze petrol Lexus GS430 first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 159,867 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
159,867 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,971 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A7 LXU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
GS430
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,293 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

A7 LXU was last recorded at 159,867 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 709 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,158 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
709 miles
Average per year
4,971 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,867 miles
  • 2024 – 159,158 miles
  • 2023 – 158,974 miles
  • 2022 – 158,868 miles
  • 2021 – 157,716 miles
  • 2020 – 147,127 miles
  • 2019 – 145,246 miles
  • 2018 – 140,412 miles
  • 2017 – 136,387 miles
  • 2016 – 128,959 miles
  • 2015 – 120,324 miles
  • 2014 – 112,965 miles
  • 2013 – 110,203 miles
  • 2012 – 105,478 miles
  • 2011 – 99,944 miles
  • 2010 – 93,550 miles
  • 2009 – 86,481 miles
  • 2008 – 82,721 miles
  • 2007 – 73,412 miles
  • 2006 – 62,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,867 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear upper bushes.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,867 miles (+709)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    159,867 miles
    Test number
    614732868050
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass159,158 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    159,158 miles
    Test number
    512932474263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail159,158 miles (+184)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,158 miles
    Test number
    365337000869
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust leaks various areas (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass158,974 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    158,974 miles
    Test number
    342367228854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail158,973 miles (+105)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,973 miles
    Test number
    580021747370
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury headlight washer cover cracked and has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass158,868 miles (+1,152)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    158,868 miles
    Test number
    127206158871
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ front joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass157,716 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    157,716 miles
    Test number
    434592772603
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear upper bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail157,716 miles (+10,589)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,716 miles
    Test number
    712861001732
    • MajorNearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint at rear of cat. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear upper bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass147,127 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    147,127 miles
    Test number
    146793697978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail147,124 miles (+1,878)2 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,124 miles
    Test number
    661555945181
    • DangerousFront both front wheel bearings not tested due to seized brakes
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front at various parts (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both o/s and n/s lower rose bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVsc light on

  11. Pass145,246 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    145,246 miles
    Test number
    549187056708
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear lower rose bushes (bottom of hub) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail145,246 miles (+4,834)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,246 miles
    Test number
    426862372473
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear lower rose bushes (bottom of hub) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass140,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    140,412 miles
    Test number
    580527542495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail140,412 miles (+4,025)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,412 miles
    Test number
    738706697742
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  15. Pass136,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    136,387 miles
    Test number
    592909774622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail136,387 miles (+7,428)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,387 miles
    Test number
    367779173330
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake application uneven brake spring fouling disc (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass128,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    128,959 miles
    Test number
    229581439520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail128,959 miles (+29)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,959 miles
    Test number
    230331335472
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Fail128,930 miles (+8,606)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,930 miles
    Test number
    731646385223
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm(bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail120,324 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,324 miles
    Test number
    267713425252
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside wiper blade damaged

  21. Pass120,324 miles (+7,359)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    120,324 miles
    Test number
    679623325209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside wiper blade damaged

  22. Pass112,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    112,965 miles
    Test number
    875810914289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail112,962 miles (+2,759)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,962 miles
    Test number
    135360014298
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass110,203 miles (+4,725)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    110,203 miles
    Test number
    206184633229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass105,478 miles (+5,534)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    105,478 miles
    Test number
    476541792221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass99,944 miles (+6,394)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    99,944 miles
    Test number
    636932591282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass93,550 miles (+7,069)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    93,550 miles
    Test number
    251490620375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass86,481 miles (+3,760)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    86,481 miles
    Test number
    563563209364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass82,721 miles (+9,309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    82,721 miles
    Test number
    174002128393
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass73,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    73,412 miles
    Test number
    200763817482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail73,412 miles (+10,921)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,412 miles
    Test number
    272009407140
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass62,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    62,491 miles
    Test number
    763884216162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A7 LXU

Does A7 LXU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A7 LXU is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on A7 LXU?
The MOT on A7 LXU is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A7 LXU done?
A7 LXU was recorded at 159,867 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 4,971 miles a year.
Has A7 LXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A7 LXU has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on A7 LXU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on A7 LXU find?
A7 LXU passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush; nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 3 more.

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