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EJ53 WXU

2003 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

199,381 mi
Last recorded199,381 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 WXU
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 199,381 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 199,318 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2024 188,609 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Left exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 178,145 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion, none currently excessive

Pass 9 May 2022 169,022 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

Pass 13 Jan 2021 162,897 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 161,986 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 158,966 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 157,235 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 155,438 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 152,744 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 149,603 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 145,885 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 142,560 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 139,726 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 132,410 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 120,331 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 108,777 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 93,754 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 78,673 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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EJ53 WXU is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 EJ53 WXU, 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 EJ53 WXU registered?

EJ53 WXU is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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