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LC53 TVZ

2003 Lexus LS430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

226,602 mi
Last recorded226,602 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 TVZ
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 226,602 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 225,820 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 225,819 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2024 224,105 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 222,237 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 220,438 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 219,218 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 219,022 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 219,032 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 216,498 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 214,919 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 214,919 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 212,276 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 212,276 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2016 209,301 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 206,435 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 206,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Pass 10 Mar 2014 203,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 200,109 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 197,747 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 180,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 162,034 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 158,411 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 145,013 miles

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 127,142 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 104,122 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 104,122 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 76,970 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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LC53 TVZ is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LC53 TVZ, 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 LC53 TVZ registered?

LC53 TVZ is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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