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OY53 LLX

2003 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

179,454 mi
Last recorded179,454 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 LLX
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2021 179,454 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 163,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner & outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust rear silencer has a slight leak.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust rear silencer has a slight leak.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge & depth 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 163,898 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner & outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust rear silencer has a slight leak.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust rear silencer has a slight leak.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge & depth 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 155,996 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 24 May 2018 155,996 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 19 May 2017 146,109 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 146,109 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2016 135,614 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 124,627 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 112,667 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 May 2013 97,611 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 85,048 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 71,046 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 59,157 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 19 Feb 2010 58,728 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 55,161 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 50,477 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 42,020 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 45,520 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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OY53 LLX is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OY53 LLX, 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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OY53 LLX is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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