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P50 LEX

2003 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

98,543 mi
Last recorded98,543 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP50 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 98,543 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 97,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 96,108 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 94,328 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 92,903 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 89,277 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 86,207 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 83,729 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 83,729 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 81,035 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 74,596 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 68,452 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 68,452 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 62,293 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 55,193 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 48,373 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)

offside front tyre and nearside rear tyre both have sidewall damage

Pass 17 Mar 2010 42,161 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 19 Mar 2009 34,251 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 26,759 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 20,270 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 20,250 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 20,250 miles

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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P50 LEX is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P50 LEX, 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 P50 LEX registered?

P50 LEX is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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