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DV53 EOO

2003 Lexus LS430

Gold Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,251 mi
Last recorded41,251 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 EOO
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 41,251 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 41,249 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2016 41,192 miles

Brake pipes covered in protective coating

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2012 39,781 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 35,887 miles

16% imbalance at rear brakes.

Alloy wheels pitting and flaking.

Baffles broken up inside offside exhaust back box.

Cracks on aux' drive belt.

Damage to offside 'B' pillar interior trim.

Exhaust heat shield clamps corroded and rattling.

Nearside front lower suspension arm bush (rear) deteriorating.

Offside front lower suspension arm bush (rear) deteriorating.

Play at nearside rear top suspension arm ball joint.

Play at offside rear top suspension arm ball joint.

Slight roughness heard at nearside rear wheel bearing.

Fail 20 Sep 2011 35,881 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

16% imbalance at rear brakes.

Alloy wheels pitting and flaking.

Baffles broken up inside offside exhaust back box.

Cracks on aux' drive belt.

Damage to offside 'B' pillar interior trim.

Exhaust heat shield clamps corroded and rattling.

Nearside front lower suspension arm bush (rear) deteriorating.

Offside front lower suspension arm bush (rear) deteriorating.

Play at nearside rear top suspension arm ball joint.

Play at offside rear top suspension arm ball joint.

Slight roughness heard at nearside rear wheel bearing.

Warning light showing on dash for low tyre pressure and parking sensor fault.

Wipers torn slightly.

Pass 8 Jan 2010 32,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 7 Jan 2010 31,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 26,997 miles

front wipers smearing

rear discs corroded + pitted

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 25 Oct 2007 22,582 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 17,673 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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DV53 EOO is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Gold with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DV53 EOO, 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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DV53 EOO is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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