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YF53 KZN

2003 Lexus LS430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

208,582 mi
Last recorded208,582 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 KZN
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 208,582 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 207,064 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 197,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 194,367 miles

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

Position lamp incorrect colour Both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 177,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Position lamp incorrect colour Both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 161,569 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fuel pipe chafing lpg pipe under wheel arch (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

brakes require further inspection

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Oct 2019 161,569 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Fuel pipe chafing lpg pipe under wheel arch (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

brakes require further inspection

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Sep 2019 161,217 miles

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

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))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 13 Sep 2018 147,846 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 147,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 137,149 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 137,149 miles

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

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

Braking system leaking nearside front to rear brake pipe burst (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2016 129,662 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 123,124 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 123,115 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 113,880 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 108,713 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 101,628 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 94,691 miles

all four tyres starting to wear low in tread edges

n/s/front tyre has cuts in outer wall

steering rack mechanism and offside track rod end have slight play

Pass 9 Sep 2010 88,879 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 80,839 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 65,848 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 65,847 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)

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 18 Dec 2007 50,945 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 42,839 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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YF53 KZN is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YF53 KZN, 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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YF53 KZN is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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