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S4 RFX

2003 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,601 mi
Last recorded105,601 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 RFX
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 105,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 100,181 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 100,134 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 99,677 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 97,361 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 94,464 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 94,464 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 94,290 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

EML on

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

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

Reduced effort recorded at o/s parking brake

Pass 16 Nov 2013 90,145 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 84,811 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 80,154 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 69,321 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 69,321 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 61,101 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 51,485 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 42,752 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 33,237 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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S4 RFX is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S4 RFX, 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 S4 RFX registered?

S4 RFX is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is S4 RFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S4 RFX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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