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FL53 JYR

2003 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

105,481 mi
Last recorded105,481 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 JYR
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 105,481 miles

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 99,299 miles

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

under components corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2022 94,660 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 92,991 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 91,188 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 87,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 85,598 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin suspect rear inner pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 83,404 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 81,083 miles

both front wipers starting to smear

Pass 3 Nov 2015 78,556 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 74,965 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 74,904 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

advise to slight exhaust blows at rear

Pass 5 Oct 2013 69,817 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 63,593 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 60,628 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 56,277 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 51,923 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2008 45,544 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 37,705 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 29,118 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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FL53 JYR is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Bronze 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 FL53 JYR, 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 FL53 JYR registered?

FL53 JYR is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is FL53 JYR safe to buy?

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