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HG53 NFP

2003 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,958 mi
Last recorded61,958 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 NFP
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 61,958 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 60,100 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 59,828 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 58,655 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 58,655 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 58,106 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 58,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2020 57,619 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 57,619 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 55,592 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 55,385 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 55,251 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 51,625 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 42,665 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 42,665 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 41,742 miles

rear tyre treads low inner edges - n/s worse

Pass 30 Sep 2013 39,266 miles

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)

rear brake pads worn

Pass 1 Oct 2012 46,361 miles

n/s/r tyre outer edge at 1.6mm

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Pass 3 Oct 2011 31,505 miles

n/s/f tyre low outer edge (raised edge)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 26,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf suspension soft

Pass 1 Oct 2009 20,617 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 20,617 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 16,372 miles

both front tyre treads worn on edges

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

windscreen chip

Pass 5 Oct 2007 13,215 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 7,623 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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HG53 NFP is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HG53 NFP, 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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HG53 NFP is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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