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IW 8953

2013 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

67,990 mi
Last recorded67,990 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIW 8953
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 67,990 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 67,990 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 67,976 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2025 90,416 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 63,200 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 84,728 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 60,970 miles

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

Offside Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Nov 2023 78,997 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 59,229 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 59,229 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexible brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexible brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2022 73,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 55,363 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 66,858 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 53,221 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 49,437 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r Tyre 2.5mm limit 1.6mm

Pass 5 Dec 2018 43,754 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 38,455 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 34,654 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 29,180 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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IW 8953 is a 2013 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 IW 8953, 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 13 years old, this Lexus LS430 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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IW 8953 is a 2013 Lexus LS430, first registered on 26 January 2013.

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