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FIW 56

2003 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,101 mi
Last recorded88,101 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIW 56
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 88,101 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished/deteriorated, STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished/deteriorated, STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 88,099 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished/deteriorated, STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished/deteriorated, STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 87,445 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 86,136 miles

Central Rear brake light not working

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 85,075 miles

Central Rear Brake light not working

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens area (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens area (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 85,075 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edges area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake light not working

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens area (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens area (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 83,152 miles

Central Rear Upper Non-Obligator Brake light not working

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edges area (Bold) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 80,849 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

underbody areas corrosion,unable to properly assess due to covers

Pass 11 Mar 2020 77,670 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

heatshields loose/noise

n/s/r tyre wear inner edge

rear inner sills corroded

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 16 Mar 2019 72,173 miles

rear inner sills corroded

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust heatshields loose/noisy

o/s/f brake sensor detached

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 4 Apr 2018 67,343 miles

corrosion to :- inner sills & rear inner arches

front & rear brake pads wearing low!

play to both front anti- roll bar bushes

under -trays obscuring some components

Pass 12 Apr 2017 61,742 miles

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

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

inner sills/rear inner arches corrosion

rear brake efforts distortion

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 29 Mar 2016 55,331 miles

rear inner sills corrosion

unable to properly assess some areas due to covers

Pass 2 Apr 2015 49,185 miles

engine light on

Pass 17 Apr 2014 44,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 May 2013 38,484 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 38,484 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 34,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear inner sills starting corrosion

rear pads worn/rear efforts showing distortion

rear tyres bald inner edges/worn to internal structure

Pass 26 May 2011 29,795 miles

all tyres worn/bald edges

front pads low

Pass 22 May 2010 25,579 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 18,605 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 18,367 miles

nearside front tyre has cut in the sidewall but not exposing any cords

nearside rear tyre has cuts in sidewall but not exposing cords

Pass 14 Mar 2007 16,414 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 13,016 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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FIW 56 is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FIW 56, 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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FIW 56 is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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