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RA53 ZVL

2003 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

273,823 mi
Last recorded273,823 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 ZVL
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 273,823 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 266,467 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 262,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Signs of fuel leak from n/s/r but not leaking at present. Customer says possible fuel spilt on topping up.

Pass 11 Dec 2018 261,667 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 261,667 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 259,145 miles

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

O/s/r parking brake efficiency borderline pass

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 254,153 miles

Under covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2015 247,203 miles

Offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 244,532 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 242,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 25 Jul 2012 216,895 miles

slight play in both rear top ball joints.

Fail 25 Jul 2012 216,895 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in both rear top ball joints.

Fail 30 Jun 2011 180,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 180,629 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 145,646 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low

slight play in n/s/r upper ball joint

Pass 14 May 2009 109,845 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 76,045 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 68,689 miles

parking brake lever near to limit of travel

Pass 22 Dec 2006 54,434 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 54,434 miles

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

Offside Front 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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RA53 ZVL is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RA53 ZVL, 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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RA53 ZVL is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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