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RF03 CMX

2003 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

154,881 mi
Last recorded154,881 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 CMX
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 154,881 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 11 Mar 2025 145,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion underside

Pass 25 Mar 2024 136,645 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 136,147 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 135,244 miles

Central Front Lower Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Central Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 133,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front track rod ball joint leaking grease slightly

Nearside Rear Outer tail lamp unit cracked

Nearside Rear window glass cracked

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

Offside Front track rod ball joint leaking grease slightly

Fail 11 Sep 2019 133,823 miles

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front track rod ball joint leaking grease slightly

Nearside Rear Outer tail lamp unit cracked

Nearside Rear window glass cracked

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

Offside Front track rod ball joint leaking grease slightly

Pass 23 Aug 2018 131,853 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 129,526 miles

man light on

Pass 9 Sep 2016 127,016 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust very rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2015 123,297 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 118,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rire exhaust boxes coroded

o/s/r number plate lamp intermitent

Pass 18 Feb 2013 112,687 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 112,687 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 105,219 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 93,901 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 84,201 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 73,424 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 63,533 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 48,049 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 27,740 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Pass 16 Feb 2006 27,585 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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RF03 CMX is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RF03 CMX, 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 RF03 CMX registered?

RF03 CMX is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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