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SO53 FPV

2003 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

220,060 mi
Last recorded220,060 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 FPV
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 220,060 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 210,352 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 197,360 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 178,496 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 165,279 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 154,827 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 143,552 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 133,118 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge nearside badly

Pass 17 Apr 2012 123,420 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 121,136 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 121,136 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 112,309 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight seepage rear suspension pipe.

Fail 26 Jan 2011 112,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight seepage rear suspension pipe.

Pass 18 Dec 2009 97,246 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 84,412 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 73,213 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 60,182 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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SO53 FPV is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SO53 FPV, 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 SO53 FPV registered?

SO53 FPV is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is SO53 FPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO53 FPV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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