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RL52 SSV

2003 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,600 mi
Last recorded116,600 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 SSV
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 116,600 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 116,600 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 114,967 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 113,203 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 109,626 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 106,548 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 104,777 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 100,235 miles

OSF wheel bearing slighgtly noisy

Pass 12 Jan 2018 91,773 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 84,477 miles

Rear brake pads low

Pass 11 Jan 2016 77,933 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 65,479 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake pads low

Pass 15 Jan 2014 58,332 miles

nsr tyre is worn close to the legal limit

Pass 14 Jan 2013 50,417 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 127,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 28 Dec 2012 50,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 40,574 miles

Both front tyres are worn low

Fail 23 Dec 2011 40,574 miles

Both front tyres are worn low

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 37,695 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 39,674 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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RL52 SSV is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RL52 SSV, 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 RL52 SSV registered?

RL52 SSV is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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