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RNZ 899

2003 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

185,811 mi
Last recorded185,811 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNZ 899
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 185,811 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 184,785 miles

All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning All side light and number plate lights flicking (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Sticking (3.1 (c))

Both Headlamp cleaning device not working

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 184,785 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning All side light and number plate lights flicking (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Sticking (3.1 (c))

Both Headlamp cleaning device not working

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 181,482 miles

Exhaust slight blow o/s front joint and exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 176,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi hose each side at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 176,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure No mounts at rear, both rear sections are insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi hose each side at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 173,658 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 173,658 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 170,795 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 170,795 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 156,347 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 156,347 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 151,454 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 148,672 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear heat shields lose

Fail 25 Jul 2017 148,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear heat shields lose

Pass 2 Aug 2016 144,755 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front door & wing damaged

Nearside Front head light broken

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

engine cover & under tray fitted to vehicle obstructing view of some parts

Fail 28 Jul 2016 144,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front door & wing damaged

Nearside Front head light broken

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

engine cover & under tray fitted to vehicle obstructing view of some parts

Pass 13 Jul 2015 136,145 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Fail 13 Jul 2015 136,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 7 Jul 2014 124,327 miles

oil around the sump area

Pass 5 Jul 2013 116,431 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 110,735 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 105,446 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)

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 26 Jul 2010 98,367 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 89,629 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 82,342 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 71,215 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 17,539 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 58,716 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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RNZ 899 is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 RNZ 899, 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 RNZ 899 registered?

RNZ 899 is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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