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R8 EFT

2003 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

80,208 mi
Last recorded80,208 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 EFT
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 80,208 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill in poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 80,202 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill in poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 78,360 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 76,430 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 75,021 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 72,041 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 65,647 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 55,095 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 55,095 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 49,096 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 48,898 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2017 45,957 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 43,947 miles

Nail in near side rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 43,293 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 43,208 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 41,600 miles

vsc light on

Pass 10 Feb 2010 38,161 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 34,381 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 30,187 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 25,450 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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R8 EFT is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R8 EFT, 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 R8 EFT registered?

R8 EFT is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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