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W5 TSS

2003 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

198,959 mi
Last recorded198,959 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 TSS
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 198,959 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 189,034 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 180,769 miles

Front brake pads worn thin

Nearside Rear exhaust box slightly leaking

slight play in o/ s/r top ball joint

Fail 4 Sep 2015 180,769 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

E M L ON

Front brake pads worn thin

Nearside Rear exhaust box slightly leaking

slight play in o/ s/r top ball joint

Pass 21 Aug 2014 170,648 miles

EML and VSC warning lights on dash

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside front lower arm bush perished/starting to split

slight play evident in offside rear lower ball joint

Fail 21 Aug 2014 170,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

EML and VSC warning lights on dash

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside front lower arm bush perished/starting to split

slight play evident in offside rear lower ball joint

Pass 6 Sep 2013 160,725 miles

eml light on

Fail 31 Aug 2013 160,605 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp missing. (3.4.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Pass 1 Sep 2012 146,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2012 146,984 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 132,953 miles

sills not checked due to sill covers

Pass 4 Sep 2010 118,158 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 105,071 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 87,696 miles

advise off side front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 8 Sep 2007 75,367 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 71,242 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 71,242 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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W5 TSS is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W5 TSS, 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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W5 TSS is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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