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TH03 LEX

2003 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

178,444 mi
Last recorded178,444 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTH03 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 178,444 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 178,444 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 169,500 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 166,054 miles

Nearside Front Upper Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake is lower in effort adjustment or repair may be required

Pass 20 Dec 2018 159,129 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 148,609 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 131,343 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 113,036 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake is binding slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2015 103,183 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 95,322 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 95,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 87,493 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 74,160 miles

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 3 Feb 2011 100,552 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 45,371 miles

front tyres wearing on outter edges

Pass 13 Feb 2009 32,310 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 25,284 miles

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 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 11 Jan 2007 19,150 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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TH03 LEX is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TH03 LEX, 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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TH03 LEX is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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