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WM52 DZR

2003 Lexus LS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

213,538 mi
Last recorded213,538 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM52 DZR
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 213,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamp images deteriorated

Fail 21 Feb 2020 213,473 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.064 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamp images deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2019 197,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to front of lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to front of lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 184,067 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides of car (4.1.E.1)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

engine warning lamp illuminated

Fail 20 Feb 2018 183,975 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.15 (7.3.D.3)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 225/235 (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides of car (4.1.E.1)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

engine warning lamp illuminated

Pass 21 Feb 2017 173,622 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of car (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of both front track control arms (2.4.G.2)

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

engine coolant level low

Pass 22 Feb 2016 168,295 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 160,302 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)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2013 149,636 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 137,089 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 124,070 miles

O/S/R tyre cut in outer sidewall, not to cords

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 124,070 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

O/S/R tyre cut in outer sidewall, not to cords

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 122,850 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 12 Nov 2009 98,342 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 87,969 miles

brake wear on dash

Pass 20 Nov 2007 74,278 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 74,278 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 61,400 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 61,249 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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WM52 DZR is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 WM52 DZR, 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 WM52 DZR registered?

WM52 DZR is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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