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LBG 1G

2003 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,836 mi
Last recorded135,836 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBG 1G
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 135,836 miles

advise headlamp polish

Pass 8 Nov 2024 131,300 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror outer casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak on backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

general surface corrosion on underside components

under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Fail 8 Nov 2024 131,300 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror outer casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak on backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

general surface corrosion on underside components

under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 8 Nov 2023 125,330 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 125,330 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 118,788 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 118,788 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 110,028 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 110,028 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2020 106,563 miles

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges, o/s/f very close to cords.

Fail 2 Sep 2020 106,563 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Advise headlamp polish. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges, o/s/f very close to cords.

Pass 9 Sep 2019 103,447 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 103,447 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

advise headlamp polish

Pass 31 Aug 2018 98,661 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 92,534 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 86,536 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

engine and underside covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2015 79,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2014 73,044 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 63,788 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 56,042 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 46,058 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE ( MARKED)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 31,937 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 31,494 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 28,241 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 20,962 miles

all 4 tyres getting low on tread

Pass 7 Nov 2006 11,123 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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LBG 1G 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 76.9%.

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 LBG 1G, 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 LBG 1G registered?

LBG 1G is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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