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MP03 FHB

2003 Lexus LS430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

93,491 mi
Last recorded93,491 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP03 FHB
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 93,491 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 90,088 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 86,931 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 84,160 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 81,846 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 80,021 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 74,576 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 66,917 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 58,127 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 50,863 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 44,526 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 38,447 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 35,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2011 30,879 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 25,416 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 23,043 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 19,426 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 19,426 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 14,797 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 10,848 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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MP03 FHB is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 MP03 FHB, 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 MP03 FHB registered?

MP03 FHB is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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