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RE03 FMD

2003 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,495 mi
Last recorded139,495 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 FMD
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 139,495 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 132,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant leak ?

engine managment light on

Fail 4 Jul 2012 132,030 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant leak ?

engine managment light on

Pass 29 Jun 2011 124,613 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 124,613 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 May 2009 109,565 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 96,845 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 96,504 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 79,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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RE03 FMD is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RE03 FMD, 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 RE03 FMD registered?

RE03 FMD is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 10 April 2003.

Is RE03 FMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE03 FMD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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