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WR53 KZM

2003 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

125,180 mi
Last recorded125,180 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 KZM
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 125,180 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion inc rear inner sills

Pass 17 Mar 2022 122,254 miles

Front suspension corroded

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear suspension corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

general corrosion to under side

Pass 18 Mar 2021 115,971 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 115,887 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 110,466 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 100,313 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 91,138 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 82,126 miles

Slight blow at exhaust

Pass 4 Mar 2016 73,893 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 72,680 miles

Fuel hose slightly damaged from filler pipe to tank/damp (7.2.2)

Offside Front inner/tyre worn

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 63,686 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 55,612 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 54,875 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 53,635 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 52,793 miles

4 heat shield clamps broken off centre section, shield still seems secure.

Approx 10kgf of runout at nearside front brake.

Approx 25% imbalance at rear brakes.

Approx 30kgf of runout at rear brakes.

Front pads have approx half their life left.

Play at offside rear top suspension arm ball joint.

Rear pads have approx 1/4 of their life left.

Slight corrosion on inner face of brake discs.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 51,213 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 49,120 miles

monitor tyre wear <wearing at edges>

Pass 28 Nov 2007 46,729 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 46,704 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 30,947 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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WR53 KZM is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WR53 KZM, 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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WR53 KZM is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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