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J55 TND

2003 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,349 mi
Last recorded133,349 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 TND
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015 133,349 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 130,113 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 130,133 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

EML indicates a fault

Pass 5 Jul 2011 116,428 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 116,428 miles

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

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

Parking brake nearing the end of its travel

Pass 1 Dec 2009 93,135 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 80,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 68,363 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 55,662 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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J55 TND is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J55 TND, 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 J55 TND registered?

J55 TND is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is J55 TND safe to buy?

The MOT history for J55 TND shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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