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BN53 SVK

2003 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

127,925 mi
Last recorded127,925 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 SVK
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 127,925 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 124,719 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 124,719 miles

Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 121,026 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 121,026 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 112,022 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 99,595 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 78,694 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 76,364 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 72,741 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 70,138 miles

engine managment lamp illuminated

n/s rear + o/s rear o/s front tyres inner edges wearing

slight footbrake travel

Pass 28 Jan 2011 61,814 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 46,721 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 46,720 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 34,213 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 28,389 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 20,141 miles

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

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

noise from front offside brake pad area

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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BN53 SVK is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BN53 SVK, 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 BN53 SVK registered?

BN53 SVK is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is BN53 SVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 SVK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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