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LM53 CFA

2003 Lexus LS430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

191,268 mi
Last recorded191,268 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 CFA
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 191,268 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 191,268 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 187,407 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 183,470 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 180,583 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 174,945 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 167,894 miles

Front tyres starting to crack

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

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

Rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 12 Jan 2017 160,761 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2015 160,214 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 156,629 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 156,086 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 145,426 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 6 Aug 2009 129,345 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 109,763 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 9 Oct 2007 107,011 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 84,127 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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LM53 CFA is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LM53 CFA, 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 LM53 CFA registered?

LM53 CFA is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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