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SG53 OPM

2003 Lexus LS430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

96,787 mi
Last recorded96,787 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 OPM
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 96,787 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 95,089 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 90,052 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 83,326 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 80,686 miles

fuel tank corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2020 79,084 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 79,084 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 74,101 miles

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess slight misting (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 74,101 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))

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess slight misting (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 69,788 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 65,909 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 65,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 61,091 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 56,766 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 56,766 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 52,097 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 47,652 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 43,026 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 35,661 miles

nearside front offside front and offside rear tyres wearing on inside of tread

Fail 16 Feb 2011 35,661 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nearside front offside front and offside rear tyres wearing on inside of tread

Pass 12 Aug 2009 26,057 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 19,643 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 15,638 miles

Air-con gas leak from nearside rear pipes (beside petrol tank).

Approx 2000 miles on front brake pads.

Both wipers smearing slightly.

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

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 12,032 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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SG53 OPM is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SG53 OPM, 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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SG53 OPM is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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