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LB52 BYS

2003 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

150,575 mi
Last recorded150,575 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 BYS
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 150,575 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 150,515 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 146,940 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 139,826 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 138,288 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 136,744 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 134,086 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 132,061 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 127,443 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 123,193 miles

EM LIGHT ON

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

PLAY IN O/S/F RACK END

Fail 22 May 2014 123,193 miles

EM LIGHT ON

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

PLAY IN O/S/F RACK END

Pass 15 May 2013 117,124 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine light on

Fail 14 May 2013 117,124 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine light on

Pass 9 May 2012 112,093 miles

CORROSION TO BOTH REAR SILENCERS

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 105,343 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2011 105,341 miles

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2010 94,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 195,247 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 188,056 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 179,978 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 141,946 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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LB52 BYS is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LB52 BYS, 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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LB52 BYS is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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