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V900 LEX

2003 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

72,765 mi
Last recorded72,765 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV900 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 72,765 miles

Both rear and offside front tyres cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front and nearside front suspension lower wishbone rear bushes perishing.

Offside front and nearside front suspension lower wishbones corroding.

Offside rear and nearside rear air suspension strut bodies corroded.

Fail 20 Oct 2022 72,765 miles

Both rear and offside front tyres cracking

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front and nearside front suspension lower wishbone rear bushes perishing.

Offside front and nearside front suspension lower wishbones corroding.

Offside rear and nearside rear air suspension strut bodies corroded.

Pass 15 Oct 2021 69,862 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

High level stop lamp not working.

Nearside front tyre worn almost devoid of visible tread on outer edge.

Offside front and nearside front suspension lower wishbone rear bushes perishing.

Offside front and nearside front suspension lower wishbones corroding.

Offside rear and nearside rear air suspension strut bodies corroded.

Pass 30 Sep 2020 66,417 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension air bag covers slightly damaged.

Offside rear brake disc corroding.

Pass 10 Oct 2019 63,297 miles

Battery possibly getting weak.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside rear tyre worn down to 2.0mm and worn devoid of visible tread on inner edge.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension air bag covers slightly damaged.

Offside rear tyre valve heavily perished.

Offside rear tyre worn down to 2.1mm and worn almost devoid of visible tread on inner edge.

Pass 22 Oct 2018 61,024 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside rear tyre worn down to 2.4mm.

Offside rear tyre valve perishing. Advise replacement in near future.

Offside rear tyre worn down to 2.6mm and worn almost devoid of visible tread on inner edge.

Pass 23 Oct 2017 58,426 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside rear tyre worn down to 2.7mm.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension air bag outer covers damaged.

Offside rear tyre tread depth getting low on inner edge.

Pass 18 Oct 2016 55,229 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nail in outer edge of nearside rear tyre.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension air bag outer covers slightly damaged.

Pass 30 Oct 2015 52,341 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front and nearside front tyres worn low on inner and outer edges.

Offside rear suspension air bag slightly damaged.

Fail 30 Oct 2015 52,341 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front and nearside front tyres worn low on inner and outer edges.

Offside rear suspension air bag slightly damaged.

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 49,813 miles

Front drivers side wiper to long

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre leaking by valve

Fail 20 Oct 2014 49,791 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front drivers side wiper to long

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre leaking by valve

Pass 22 Oct 2013 45,788 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 42,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perishing

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2011 38,181 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 35,527 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing.

front and rear suspension components corroding.

o/s/f tyre perishing.

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges.

Fail 22 Mar 2010 35,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing.

front and rear suspension components corroding.

o/s/f tyre perishing.

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 5 Mar 2009 32,033 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 28,894 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 25,566 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 22,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 22,877 miles

Nearside 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)

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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V900 LEX is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V900 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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V900 LEX is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 15 February 2003.

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