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MC53 BVN

2003 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,152 mi
Last recorded99,152 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 BVN
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 99,152 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 95,620 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 92,061 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 92,061 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 89,339 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 89,339 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 4 Jan 2013 85,199 miles

n\s\r tyre wearing on inside edge

o\s\n\s\f\tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Jan 2012 79,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light on

Pass 4 Jan 2011 70,951 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2011 70,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 57,360 miles

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 8 Jan 2009 46,318 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 9 Jan 2008 37,519 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Jan 2007 25,246 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F TYRES ARE DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER & OUTER EAGES.(225 55 R 17)(97W)

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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MC53 BVN is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MC53 BVN, 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 MC53 BVN registered?

MC53 BVN is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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