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MA53 SNV

2003 Lexus LS430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

168,227 mi
Last recorded168,227 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 SNV
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 168,227 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill area's. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill area's. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 168,224 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps All. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill area's. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill area's. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 160,121 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 156,627 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 143,603 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 138,696 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 135,364 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 129,275 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 123,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 123,346 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 117,499 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 111,489 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 111,489 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 104,116 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 93,760 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 93,755 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2012 84,865 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 72,313 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 61,376 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 53,541 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 43,561 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 33,055 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 22,586 miles

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

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 SNV is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Grey 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 MA53 SNV, 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 SNV is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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