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SM03 MGE

2003 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

202,869 mi
Last recorded202,869 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 MGE
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 202,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 198,997 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 194,511 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 171,777 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 156,034 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 143,027 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 143,027 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 128,053 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 108,851 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 91,943 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 75,487 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 51,667 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 40,361 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 32,278 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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SM03 MGE is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SM03 MGE, 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 SM03 MGE registered?

SM03 MGE is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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