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SV03 PJJ

2003 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,101 mi
Last recorded57,101 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 PJJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 57,101 miles

engine covers fitted

engine management light on

Fail 24 Sep 2015 56,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

engine covers fitted

engine management light on

Fail 8 Sep 2014 52,568 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light on

nearsiode front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 8 Sep 2014 52,568 miles

engine light on

nearsiode front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 29 Aug 2013 46,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

eml on

Pass 29 Aug 2013 46,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

eml on

Pass 30 Mar 2012 38,941 miles

bulb? connection? to nearside rear sidelights

corrosion in areas to rear exhausts

unable to see front and rear brake pads

Fail 30 Mar 2012 38,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

bulb? connection? to nearside rear sidelights

corrosion in areas to rear exhausts

unable to see front and rear brake pads

Pass 25 Feb 2011 33,666 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 33,666 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 23,833 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 21,459 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 20,169 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 17,624 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 13,454 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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SV03 PJJ is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV03 PJJ, 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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SV03 PJJ is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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