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RE53 EFL

2003 Lexus LS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

65,913 mi
Last recorded65,913 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 EFL
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 65,913 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 65,863 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 63,824 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 63,763 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 62,853 miles

Front wiper blades smeary

Under shields fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2020 61,647 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 58,577 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 53,984 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 50,930 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 47,550 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 44,649 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 40,911 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 37,346 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 33,283 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 29,695 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 25,027 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 22,464 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 21,005 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 21,005 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 14,778 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on the inside edge

Pass 25 Sep 2006 10,875 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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RE53 EFL is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 RE53 EFL, 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 RE53 EFL registered?

RE53 EFL is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is RE53 EFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE53 EFL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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