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LY03 YCW

2003 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

164,390 mi
Last recorded164,390 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 YCW
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 164,390 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 160,900 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 159,668 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Tramission fluid. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 158,230 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 156,564 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 154,935 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 152,293 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 146,545 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 140,365 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 133,729 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 126,067 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside handbrake effort low

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 116,692 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 116,692 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 104,043 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 96,478 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear smooth on inner edge

offside front tyre worn smooth on both outer edges

Pass 6 Oct 2011 88,772 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 79,810 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 69,682 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 62,154 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 57,376 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 55,397 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 38,810 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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LY03 YCW is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 LY03 YCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY03 YCW registered?

LY03 YCW is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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The MOT history for LY03 YCW shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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