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OY53 WHV

2003 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,322 mi
Last recorded161,322 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 161,322 miles

Engine management light on

Headlamps starting deteriorate but light output not reduced.

Heat shields insecure. exhaust

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Slight exhaust blow from exhaust pipe just behind right hand cat.

Vehicle has slight misfire under load.

Pass 17 May 2017 152,784 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 152,784 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 May 2016 144,008 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts (3.5.1g)

Under trays and engine covers fitted.

Pass 27 May 2015 135,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2015 135,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 130,804 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 57,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre perishing on outer sidewall.

Wipers smearing.

Pass 19 Jun 2013 57,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre perishing on outer sidewall.

Wipers smearing.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 121,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 107,381 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)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 75,666 miles

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)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 66,086 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 54,341 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 54,333 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 38,158 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 38,158 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 WHV is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WHV, 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 WHV is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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