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NT53 MXP

2003 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,680 mi
Last recorded156,680 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT53 MXP
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 156,680 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 156,678 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2018 156,678 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)

Rear brake discs have slight corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2017 156,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s and o/s rear silencers have very slight rust (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/side and o/side front lower slight wear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 156,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s and o/s rear silencers have very slight rust (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/side and o/side front lower slight wear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 152,198 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

nail in offside rear tyre

rear brake pads not visible

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2016 152,081 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

nail in offside rear tyre

rear brake pads not visible

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2015 146,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 141,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf bumper damaged

osf track rod end has slight play

osf wiper split

Pass 4 Mar 2013 134,370 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front n/s fog light damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2013 134,370 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front n/s fog light damaged

Pass 29 Feb 2012 126,953 miles

Damage to N/S Front corner of bumper and foglamp

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 118,044 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heatshields corroded / loose

front number plate damaged (still visable)

front wipers split

nearside front frog lamp damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2010 99,830 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 78,836 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 78,798 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 61,041 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 32,718 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 32,710 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2006 15,386 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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NT53 MXP is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NT53 MXP, 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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NT53 MXP is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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