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MMC 399L

2003 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

191,787 mi
Last recorded191,787 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMC 399L
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 191,787 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 171,823 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 171,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 153,019 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 152,995 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 144,476 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 136,502 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ON OUTTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 136,502 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ON OUTTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 130,592 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 127,856 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))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 127,856 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 123,080 miles

tpms shows defective ( pre 2012 yr )

Fail 2 Jan 2019 123,076 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 116,587 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 109,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silancer box (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 109,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silancer box (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 103,635 miles

Nearside Rear has a nail it it

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 103,635 miles

Nearside Rear has a nail it it

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 97,133 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 97,133 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 90,454 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 84,283 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 84,283 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

both front exhaust pipes have heat shield clips/clamps missing

Pass 15 Dec 2011 76,317 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres slightly scrubed on edges

n/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 6 Jan 2011 67,491 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 67,490 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

steering rack bushes have some play [subframe]

Pass 17 Dec 2009 58,744 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 51,524 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 51,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 42,408 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2006 31,698 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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MMC 399L is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 MMC 399L, 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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MMC 399L is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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