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MA53 OEG

2003 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,178 mi
Last recorded141,178 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 OEG
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 141,178 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 141,178 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 135,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp misted

Offside Front Headlamp misted

Pass 19 Jan 2024 128,615 miles

exhaust front heat shield loose

water in o/s rear lamp

Pass 9 Jan 2023 120,077 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 109,784 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 109,784 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 107,355 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 103,434 miles

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

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 2 Feb 2019 97,602 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 91,316 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 79,333 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 79,333 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 66,028 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 57,992 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres close to legal limt

Pass 7 Jan 2015 57,992 miles

rear tyres close to legal limt

Pass 20 Jan 2014 48,868 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 40,623 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 38,737 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 37,081 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 35,114 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 32,273 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 29,567 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 26,429 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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MA53 OEG 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 83.3%.

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 MA53 OEG, 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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MA53 OEG is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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