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RF53 PGX

2003 Lexus LS430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,716 mi
Last recorded112,716 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 PGX
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 112,716 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT INOP (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON THE TREAD AND TYRE16 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON THE INNER PART OF THE TRAED (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side BOTH SIDES WEAK (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONTS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 1.6MM ON THE OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play AND LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material UNDER THE WING (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 2MM ON THE OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play AND LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR SUB FRAME CORRODED

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS LOWERS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL REARS BUSHES DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDER SIDE CORROSION AND COMPONENTS SUSPENSION /STEERING /BRAKING

UNDER SIDE COVERED IN A UNDER SEAL

UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

Pass 23 May 2025 107,571 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH REARS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material UNDER THE WING (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

Fail 22 May 2025 107,568 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded UNDER THE WHEEL ARCH (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OUTER AND UNDER SILL REAR OFF (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded UNDER THE WHEEL ARCH (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OUTER AND UNDER SILL REAR OF (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH REARS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material UNDER THE WING (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

Pass 15 May 2024 102,091 miles

has slight corrosion under body, sills and suspension components

Pass 23 Mar 2023 100,227 miles

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Fail 23 Mar 2023 100,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Pass 24 Feb 2022 95,525 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 91,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 87,016 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 82,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 77,590 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 71,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 66,235 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 63,390 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 63,384 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 60,971 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 58,785 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 56,426 miles

Engine/vsc warning lights illuminated

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

baffles loose within n/s/r silencer

Pass 18 Apr 2011 52,528 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 45,550 miles

sidewall split/cracking on n/s/f tyre

sidewall split/cracking on n/s/r tyre

slight corrosion to both front brake discs

slight play in o/s/r upper ball joint

spare tyre missing

stone chips in front screen

Fail 12 Apr 2010 45,550 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

sidewall split/cracking on n/s/f tyre

sidewall split/cracking on n/s/r tyre

slight corrosion to both front brake discs

slight play in o/s/r upper ball joint

spare tyre missing

stone chips in front screen

Fail 29 Apr 2009 42,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 42,702 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 40,460 miles

VARIOUS SMALL STONE CHIPS IN FRONT SCREEN

Pass 9 May 2007 38,694 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 35,027 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

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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RF53 PGX is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 RF53 PGX, 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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RF53 PGX is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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