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BF53 YBU

2003 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

68,829 mi
Last recorded68,829 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 YBU
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 68,829 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 59,667 miles

Offside Front brake has slow increase

Pass 30 Jul 2015 54,437 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 57,032 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to see front and rear brake pads

Pass 9 Oct 2013 45,829 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 37,870 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 37,747 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 35,939 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 35,935 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 33,520 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 31,175 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 26,711 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 25,202 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 20,959 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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BF53 YBU is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BF53 YBU, 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 BF53 YBU registered?

BF53 YBU is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is BF53 YBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 YBU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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