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HG53 UPT

2003 Lexus LS430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

307,578 mi
Last recorded307,578 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 UPT
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 307,578 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 307,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 289,854 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 289,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 274,134 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 274,134 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 257,749 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 257,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 224,038 miles

lift in offside and nearside rear upper ball joint

offside and nearside rear tyres close to legal limit 1,6 / 2mm

Pass 15 Jun 2010 164,712 miles

slight play in offside and nearside rear wheel areas

Fail 9 Jun 2010 163,821 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in offside and nearside rear wheel areas

Pass 9 Jun 2009 109,491 miles

slight play in offside and nearside rear wheel areas

Pass 6 Jan 2009 97,255 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 79,167 miles

Both rear tyre worn badly inner edges.

Front brake pads low .

Offside front tyre worn inner and outer edges .

Offside rear suspension weak damping .

Pass 29 Dec 2006 57,888 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)

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 UPT is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UPT, 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 UPT is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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