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BK53 HMY

2003 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

206,738 mi
Last recorded206,738 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 HMY
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 206,738 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 190,046 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front & both rear (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake weak

sub frame front, rear axle components, both side sills, both side brake pipe all slight corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2022 190,046 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front & both rear (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake weak

sub frame front, rear axle components, both side sills, both side brake pipe all slight corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2021 170,144 miles

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

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

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

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

front sub frame, rear axle, rear sills corroded

parking brake weak need adjustment

Pass 26 Nov 2020 161,051 miles

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

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 147,181 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 132,768 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 132,768 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 126,605 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 126,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 120,201 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre close to wear bars

both front tyres close to wear bars and worn on edges

Fail 17 Nov 2016 120,201 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre close to wear bars

both front tyres close to wear bars and worn on edges

Pass 10 Nov 2015 113,838 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on wear bars

Pass 26 Nov 2014 107,762 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 99,486 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 99,482 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 90,824 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 83,276 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 83,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 75,255 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 53,340 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 45,513 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 45,513 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 39,097 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 22,348 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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BK53 HMY 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 72%.

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 BK53 HMY, 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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BK53 HMY is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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