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WM53 RTO

2003 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,179 mi
Last recorded113,179 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 RTO
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 113,179 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 109,253 miles

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

Under trays fitted.

Fail 16 Oct 2024 109,253 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 11 Oct 2023 105,534 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 105,534 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 102,442 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 99,161 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 94,141 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 86,564 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 76,332 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 71,283 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 71,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 67,369 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 64,080 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 60,466 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 56,480 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 51,865 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 46,377 miles

both rear tyres worn on edge quite badly

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2010 39,855 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 34,999 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 30,027 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 24,418 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 24,418 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

o/s/r tyre getting low on edge

Pass 8 Sep 2006 18,103 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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WM53 RTO is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WM53 RTO, 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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WM53 RTO is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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