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MC52 UDY

2003 Lexus LS430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

109,373 mi
Last recorded109,373 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC52 UDY
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 109,373 miles

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

underbody corrosion to rear

Fail 1 Dec 2025 109,373 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

underbody corrosion to rear

Pass 15 Nov 2024 108,271 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 106,900 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 100,107 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 95,209 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 92,130 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 12 Apr 2019 87,424 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 82,566 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 77,632 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 77,361 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 74,174 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 72,096 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 68,755 miles

small cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall..

Pass 10 Dec 2012 67,940 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 62,693 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 57,537 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 51,908 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 48,964 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 41,034 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 34,770 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 27,562 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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MC52 UDY is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MC52 UDY, 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 MC52 UDY registered?

MC52 UDY is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is MC52 UDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC52 UDY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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