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RE53 TEY

2003 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

143,029 mi
Last recorded143,029 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 TEY
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 143,029 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens cracked

engine covers & undertrays fitted

headlamp lenses hazy

Pass 13 Jul 2023 140,202 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2023 140,196 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTHS FRONT AND REARS (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2022 135,526 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 125,884 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 119,403 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 113,403 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 113,403 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 108,709 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 104,499 miles

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm approx

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm approx

offside front wheel rim damaged

Fail 28 Jul 2015 98,509 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 98,509 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 89,195 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 76,785 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 68,352 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 60,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 50,584 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 44,949 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 35,742 miles

Nearside 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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RE53 TEY is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 TEY, 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 TEY registered?

RE53 TEY is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is RE53 TEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE53 TEY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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