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LS03 SZU

2003 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

122,951 mi
Last recorded122,951 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 SZU
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 122,951 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 120,339 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 117,256 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 114,015 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 105,540 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 93,594 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 83,437 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 73,719 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 73,719 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 64,176 miles

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

brake pedal softr/low travel

n/s/f tyre inner/outter treads balding

n/s/r+o/s/r tyres inner treads balding

Pass 17 May 2010 56,365 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 50,570 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 46,343 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 37,156 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 28,540 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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LS03 SZU is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LS03 SZU, 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 LS03 SZU registered?

LS03 SZU is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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The MOT history for LS03 SZU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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