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RY53 SJO

2003 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

120,740 mi
Last recorded120,740 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 SJO
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 120,740 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2024 112,211 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 107,749 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 106,557 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 105,228 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both n/s dampers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 102,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle is fitted with engine covers and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 7 Dec 2019 100,618 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 98,318 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shield so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 95,478 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under trays/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 92,255 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 89,258 miles

n/s/r tyre worn close to cords on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2014 85,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn badly on outer edge, will need attention soon

Pass 7 Dec 2013 80,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2012 74,898 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 66,249 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 66,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front 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 10 Dec 2010 57,463 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 48,188 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 40,931 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 31,923 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 22,911 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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RY53 SJO is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RY53 SJO, 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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RY53 SJO is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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