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WX53 ZKD

2003 Lexus LS430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

197,319 mi
Last recorded197,319 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 ZKD
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 197,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

cannot clearly see brake pads to check wear

Fail 15 Jun 2021 197,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

cannot clearly see brake pads to check wear

Fail 13 Jan 2021 197,304 miles

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play front bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Dec 2019 193,223 miles

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

both headlamp washers inopertive

fuel pipe corroded at rear near tank. jacking points on sills slightly crushed

gearbox earth strap snapped

unable to check outer sills because of plastic sill covers

Fail 24 Dec 2019 192,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure in wiper arm (3.4 (b) (i))

both headlamp washers inopertive

fuel pipe corroded at rear near tank. jacking points on sills slightly crushed

gearbox earth strap snapped

unable to check outer sills because of plastic sill covers

Pass 8 Dec 2018 186,084 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 166,687 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 145,574 miles

wipers starting to smear

Pass 22 Oct 2015 130,290 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 109,710 miles

Drivers door glass delaminating

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 109,710 miles

Drivers door glass delaminating

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 85,197 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 85,196 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2012 59,097 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 53,859 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 46,014 miles

nearside rear jacking point has damage

offside rear tyre cracking in tread pattern slightly

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2008 41,969 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 37,034 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 31,961 miles

front tyres worn / wearing on edges

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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WX53 ZKD is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WX53 ZKD, 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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WX53 ZKD is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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