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BX53 KWK

2003 Lexus LS430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

187,365 mi
Last recorded187,365 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 KWK
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 187,365 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 183,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill kit both sills corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2024 177,437 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 172,625 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 165,997 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 161,450 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 158,284 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 152,837 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 152,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 148,922 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 142,399 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 134,108 miles

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

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

Vehicle underside has plastic protection covers preventing thorough inspection.

Pass 17 Nov 2014 117,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 112,811 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 103,478 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 90,820 miles

front grill cracked

Pass 9 Sep 2010 78,176 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 66,802 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 53,718 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 34,555 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 29,420 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BX53 KWK is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 BX53 KWK, 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 BX53 KWK registered?

BX53 KWK is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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