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J14 HAS

2003 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

136,158 mi
Last recorded136,158 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 HAS
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 136,158 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 135,950 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 135,950 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 135,916 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 131,916 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 123,520 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 107,499 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 95,947 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 87,497 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 83,608 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 79,289 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 75,209 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 68,900 miles

EML light on at time of test

Steering rack has movement at both mounts

Fail 19 Nov 2014 68,900 miles

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)

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

EML light on at time of test

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

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

Steering rack has movement at both mounts

Pass 19 Nov 2013 62,206 miles

O/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Unable to determine if vehicle has headlamp self leveling function

Pass 20 Nov 2012 56,766 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 56,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 51,050 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 50,944 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

N/s wing mirror housing missing

O/s rear tyre worn to 2mm tread

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 50,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake pads wearing low

N/s wing mirror housing missing

O/s rear tyre worn to 2mm tread

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 49,359 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing low on inner and outer tread

Front brake pads are wearing low

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust silencer box outer skin slightly pealing

Pass 30 Oct 2009 47,542 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 45,095 miles

Both front tyres are wearing low on outer tread

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 41,320 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear diferential l/hand slight oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2006 39,444 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 38,077 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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J14 HAS is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 J14 HAS, 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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J14 HAS is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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