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LF53 SYW

2003 Lexus LS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

130,819 mi
Last recorded130,819 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 SYW
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 130,819 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 126,662 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 120,852 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 117,223 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 112,969 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint offside and nearside (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 109,546 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear wearing on inner edge

Offside Front wearing on outer edge

Fail 4 Apr 2018 109,536 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear wearing on inner edge

Offside Front wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Mar 2017 106,218 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 103,448 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)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 103,297 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 11 Mar 2015 97,846 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 87,412 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 85,465 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 80,179 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 72,763 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 63,406 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 26 May 2009 55,189 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 27 May 2008 51,228 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 45,908 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 42,364 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 38,268 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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LF53 SYW is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LF53 SYW, 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 LF53 SYW registered?

LF53 SYW is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is LF53 SYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF53 SYW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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