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HF53 DWV

2003 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,831 mi
Last recorded82,831 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 DWV
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 82,831 miles

surface corrosion rear subframe,chassis,inner rear sills

Fail 20 May 2026 82,831 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

surface corrosion rear subframe,chassis,inner rear sills

Pass 29 May 2025 80,035 miles

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

surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension,rear chassis

Pass 24 May 2024 77,871 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges

surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension

Pass 31 May 2023 74,297 miles

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension

Pass 31 May 2022 70,425 miles

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension

Pass 1 Jun 2021 65,617 miles

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension

Pass 10 Jun 2020 62,264 miles

surface corrosion front, rear suspension

Pass 4 Jun 2019 57,821 miles

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension

Fail 4 Jun 2019 57,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension

Pass 1 Jun 2018 54,349 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 52,911 miles

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

brake discs are worn all round

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of car

rear pads look low but hard to tell due to caliper design. unable to tell condition of front pads due to caliper design

Pass 8 Jun 2016 51,007 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 49,430 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 47,221 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 44,455 miles

centre stop light not working

Pass 23 May 2012 43,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear n/s tyre wall damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2011 41,524 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 39,171 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 33,136 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 24,542 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 19,822 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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HF53 DWV is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 HF53 DWV, 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 HF53 DWV registered?

HF53 DWV is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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