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WG53 BPU

2003 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

131,734 mi
Last recorded131,734 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 BPU
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 131,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cover deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cover deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 131,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cover deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cover deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 129,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output plastic cover deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output plastic cover deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 125,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 121,346 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 115,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 109,379 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Jul 2017 109,379 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 101,840 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Fail 27 Jul 2016 101,840 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light on

Pass 4 Aug 2015 97,288 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 97,288 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Engine management light illuminated

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

Tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 9 Aug 2014 85,188 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 77,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 71,702 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Jul 2011 60,533 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 54,286 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 38,390 miles

Offside rear exhaust box rusty

Slight exhaust blow nearside rear box

Pass 7 Aug 2008 31,287 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 31,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2007 22,458 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 15,161 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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WG53 BPU 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 WG53 BPU, 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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WG53 BPU is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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