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LX52 LEX

2003 Lexus LS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,519 mi
Last recorded101,519 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 101,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 101,512 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 101,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 99,549 miles

Nearside Front suspension unit damp

Fail 1 Jul 2020 99,544 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension unit damp

Pass 8 Jul 2019 97,662 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust slightly rusty

Pass 3 Jul 2018 95,396 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 93,285 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2016 90,426 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2015 87,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2014 84,901 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 81,807 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 74,359 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 74,359 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Outer Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 73,374 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 71,405 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 66,255 miles

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 Front 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 Jul 2008 60,300 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 49,272 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 37,608 miles

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

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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LX52 LEX is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LX52 LEX, 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 LX52 LEX registered?

LX52 LEX is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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