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AK53 ONJ

2003 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

136,314 mi
Last recorded136,314 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 ONJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 136,314 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Fail 22 Dec 2025 136,296 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear handbrake low performance

coolant level low

Pass 19 Apr 2024 134,728 miles

Offside Rear Handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 25 Apr 2023 129,310 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis to floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 129,173 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))

Headlamps cloudy

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 126,116 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear section in very rusty condition lots pin holes in exhaust and been welded up before (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel rim dented

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe starting to rust in places (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 126,116 miles

Emissions not tested failed test lots small holes in system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear section in very rusty condition lots pin holes in exhaust and been welded up before (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel rim dented

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe starting to rust in places (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 122,895 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 122,895 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section holes (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 122,602 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 122,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 119,513 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 118,282 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre has radial cracks

Offside Rear tyre has radial cracks

Pass 24 Mar 2017 116,366 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 116,366 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2016 112,985 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 28 May 2015 107,704 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 102,563 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 96,078 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 88,371 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 88,371 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 79,169 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 79,169 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2010 73,228 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 60,774 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)

park brake service

Fail 3 Dec 2008 60,774 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

park brake service

Pass 20 Sep 2007 55,680 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 55,680 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2006 46,955 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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AK53 ONJ is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 AK53 ONJ, 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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AK53 ONJ is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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