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2003 Lexus LS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,700 mi
Last recorded171,700 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB03 CBB
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 May 2026 171,700 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 171,048 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

general corrosion to steering and suspension components front and rear

general perishing to suspension bushes front and rear

under covers and sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2023 167,734 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 163,778 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

engine light on

Fail 7 Jun 2022 163,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

engine light on

Pass 7 Jun 2021 162,007 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2020 161,546 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under sealent applied

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2016 161,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear susprnshan haz slita play in bj

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 86,884 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure at front (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all brake discs rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2014 80,576 miles

Offside 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 29 Jul 2013 72,123 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 63,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 47,428 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 85,521 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edges

Pass 23 Mar 2009 77,584 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 69,506 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 56,808 miles

Near side front tyre wearing on both edges

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

Off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 41,587 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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BB03 CBB is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BB03 CBB, 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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BB03 CBB is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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