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BX03 CGY

2003 Lexus LS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

189,732 mi
Last recorded189,732 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 CGY
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 189,732 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 179,502 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 170,035 miles

advise parking brake near end of paw

Fail 29 Nov 2023 170,035 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

advise parking brake near end of paw

Pass 15 Nov 2022 158,359 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 158,359 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 147,621 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 147,621 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 136,966 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 136,966 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 127,146 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 127,146 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 117,013 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 104,439 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 98,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 85,664 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 71,245 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 71,245 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 60,035 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 46,730 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 41,811 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 36,469 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 33,523 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 29,249 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 25,350 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 18,484 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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BX03 CGY is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BX03 CGY, 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 BX03 CGY registered?

BX03 CGY is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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