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M321 TOV

2003 Lexus LS430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

86,229 mi
Last recorded86,229 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM321 TOV
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 86,229 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 86,229 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 85,904 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 17 Sep 2024 85,904 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2023 85,766 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake performance could be better

Pass 4 Oct 2022 85,450 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 82,915 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 80,496 miles

Bonnet struts not holding up the bonnet when open

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Under guards fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2019 77,802 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 77,802 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 71,317 miles

Bonnet gas struts not holding.

Engine covers and under trays.

Pass 14 Jul 2017 64,537 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 64,537 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 59,584 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing visual inspection.

Pass 1 Jul 2015 55,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 51,022 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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 48,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 44,115 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 39,663 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 35,389 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 31,469 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Dec 2007 24,434 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 17,788 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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M321 TOV is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2003 Lexus LS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 91,314 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 M321 TOV, 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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M321 TOV is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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