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MV03 KXL

2003 Lexus LS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

165,110 mi
Last recorded165,110 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 KXL
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 165,110 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 165,100 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated and o/s/f strut mechanism not holding at fixed position, likely to cause injury (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction outer cover broken sharp edges and projections (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and o/s/f Image dazzled, no clear kick off visible, headlamps need polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working and o/s/f side lights inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Boot lid damaged and likely to cause injury and o/s/r boot strut lid not holding at fixed position (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working and o/s/r warning lamp indicates a malfunction (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front oil leak at sump

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and o/s/r traction control arms corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 160,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and o/s/f upper and lower both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 145,064 miles

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

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

engine covers obscuring view

Pass 31 Aug 2016 122,684 miles

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

covers on under side

Pass 7 Aug 2015 100,649 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 95,332 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 90,552 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 83,481 miles

Both rear tyres worn on the inner edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2011 75,669 miles

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 13 Jul 2010 64,654 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 58,752 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 51,370 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 51,280 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 41,871 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 31,207 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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MV03 KXL is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 MV03 KXL, 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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MV03 KXL is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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