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RV53 DKD

2003 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

174,633 mi
Last recorded174,633 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 DKD
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 174,633 miles

Front suspension slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear suspension slightly corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2019 174,633 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front suspension slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2018 168,202 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 16 Feb 2018 168,202 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 7 Feb 2017 162,611 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 162,611 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 156,492 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 143,760 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 143,684 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 138,831 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 126,498 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 126,498 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 109,730 miles

front tyres worn outer eadges

under side of car coverd in plastic covers

Fail 10 Nov 2011 109,729 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nsf and osf tyres worn outer eadges

under side of car coverd in covers

Pass 20 Aug 2010 109,009 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 100,185 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 79,605 miles

osf tyre worn very inner eadge

Pass 20 Sep 2006 59,559 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 59,559 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on the inside edges †

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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RV53 DKD is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RV53 DKD, 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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RV53 DKD is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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