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KF53 UWN

2003 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

255,660 mi
Last recorded255,660 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 UWN
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 255,660 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S N/S (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 255,660 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S N/S (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 233,104 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jul 2016 233,104 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jul 2015 211,227 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers seat has slight movement

Fail 21 Jul 2015 211,227 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers seat has slight movement

Pass 1 Jul 2014 193,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 164,202 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 136,287 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 119,617 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 115,526 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 108,453 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 99,441 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 91,187 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 82,558 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 82,558 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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KF53 UWN is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KF53 UWN, 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 KF53 UWN registered?

KF53 UWN is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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