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YD53 YBZ

2003 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

102,141 mi
Last recorded102,141 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 YBZ
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 102,141 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2024 97,702 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 94,008 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 89,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 84,404 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 81,635 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 75,567 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 71,872 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 67,641 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 59,775 miles

engine and under guards fitted

Fail 12 May 2016 59,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

engine and under guards fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 50,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted obscuring some areas

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 39,920 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 37,227 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 34,548 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 33,527 miles

ADVISE REAR BUSH CRACKING ON BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS

Pass 22 Oct 2009 30,024 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 26,801 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 24,152 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 19,434 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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YD53 YBZ is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YD53 YBZ, 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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YD53 YBZ is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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