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PY53 FWC

2003 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

109,653 mi
Last recorded109,653 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 FWC
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 109,653 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 100,909 miles

Nearside Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 97,534 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 95,379 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr & nsr inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 95,379 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr & nsr inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 92,790 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 90,831 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 89,115 miles

Nearside 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 24 Jun 2016 85,258 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 82,067 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 80,292 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 77,606 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 74,208 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 69,633 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 64,601 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 64,601 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 63,413 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 55,463 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 55,463 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 45,983 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 39,370 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 36,091 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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PY53 FWC is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Blue 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 PY53 FWC, 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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PY53 FWC is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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