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EN53 NKU

2003 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,936 mi
Last recorded123,936 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 NKU
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2023 123,936 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.945 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 May 2022 120,175 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 115,911 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 111,431 miles

Rear diff seeping oil

Fail 28 May 2020 111,431 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear diff seeping oil

Pass 24 May 2019 106,189 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 107,382 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 94,561 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 85,875 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 May 2015 77,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 77,664 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 69,146 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 62,582 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 55,733 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 48,311 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 41,105 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 25,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Scuffing to sidewalls offside front

Pass 28 Sep 2007 25,805 miles

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

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)

Scuffing to sidewalls offside front

Pass 12 Sep 2006 20,258 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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EN53 NKU is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EN53 NKU, 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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How do I check the history of EN53 NKU?

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What year was EN53 NKU registered?

EN53 NKU is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 20 September 2003.

Is EN53 NKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN53 NKU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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