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TW03 DGW

2003 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,356 mi
Last recorded128,356 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTW03 DGW
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 128,356 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 125,644 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 120,449 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 120,449 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 114,718 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 114,718 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 110,074 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 104,193 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 98,973 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 98,746 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 94,080 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 85,159 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 75,939 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 64,503 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 16 May 2007 52,368 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 40,293 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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TW03 DGW is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 TW03 DGW, 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 TW03 DGW registered?

TW03 DGW is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is TW03 DGW safe to buy?

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