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LT53 VCX

2003 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,071 mi
Last recorded85,071 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 VCX
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 85,071 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 81,079 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 75,541 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 70,277 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 70,150 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 69,152 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 67,293 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 65,545 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 65,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 61,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 61,111 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick FRONT BRAKE PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick REAR BRAKE PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 56,748 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 52,926 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 47,797 miles

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

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

engine management light is on

Pass 27 Aug 2014 43,719 miles

nearside rear inner shoulder tyre wearing close to legal limit.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 40,649 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 40,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

front (nearside & offside) brake pad(s) worn close to limit 1.5mm

offside rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 37,150 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 34,193 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 30,703 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 26,220 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 23,650 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 29 Aug 2007 20,993 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 16,878 miles

Both front tyres worn out on outer edges excess

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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LT53 VCX is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LT53 VCX, 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 LT53 VCX registered?

LT53 VCX is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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