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RK53 OHF

2003 Lexus LS430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

231,901 mi
Last recorded231,901 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 OHF
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 231,901 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 230,934 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 230,934 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen beam deflectors fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 223,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system is corroded

front brake pads are worn

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 20 Jul 2017 223,564 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system is corroded

front brake pads are worn

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 16 Jun 2016 217,552 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

coolant level below Min.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2015 212,116 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2015 212,116 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2013 211,534 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 203,790 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 186,970 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2009 173,662 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 173,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 152,779 miles

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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RK53 OHF is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RK53 OHF, 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 RK53 OHF registered?

RK53 OHF is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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The MOT history for RK53 OHF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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