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SH52 WAE

2003 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

78,303 mi
Last recorded78,303 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH52 WAE
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 78,303 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 74,138 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 70,571 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 67,524 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 60,668 miles

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 8 May 2014 55,188 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 50,651 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 46,955 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

front number plate slight damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2012 46,661 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

chip at centre of windscreen

slight judder evident at rear brakes

Pass 26 May 2011 41,081 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 34,655 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 30,751 miles

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

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

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

front wipers smearing slight

slight perishing at all tyres

Pass 25 Apr 2008 25,755 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 20,043 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 15,398 miles

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

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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SH52 WAE is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SH52 WAE, 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 SH52 WAE registered?

SH52 WAE is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 5 February 2003.

Is SH52 WAE safe to buy?

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