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LY53 AAJ

2003 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,433 mi
Last recorded126,433 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 AAJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 126,433 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corrosion on both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dent inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 126,430 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rears pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corrosion on both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dent inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 123,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nsr exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 Nov 2022 120,366 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 118,733 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 116,207 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 116,207 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 112,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 104,603 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 104,603 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 95,988 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 86,685 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 78,130 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 68,288 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 58,330 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 47,748 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 47,748 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 36,957 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 26,380 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 22,655 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 21,607 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 16,921 miles

Both rear tyres have 3mm tread remaining

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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LY53 AAJ is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LY53 AAJ, 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 LY53 AAJ registered?

LY53 AAJ is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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