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YR53 DGX

2003 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

169,750 mi
Last recorded169,750 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 DGX
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 169,750 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 163,253 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Under trays fitted so obscuring inspection of certain components

Fail 15 Aug 2017 163,253 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Under trays fitted so obscuring inspection of certain components

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Both (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 150,019 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 150,019 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 138,609 miles

All under vehicle covered in under panels

Pass 15 Aug 2014 126,824 miles

Engine management light illuminated on dash

Fail 15 Aug 2014 126,824 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine management light illuminated on dash

Fail 21 Aug 2013 113,962 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 113,962 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 12 Sep 2012 102,338 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine light on

Fail 12 Sep 2012 102,338 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine light on

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 89,415 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 79,528 miles

All underneath vehicle is covered with plastic pannels so not possible for full inspection

Pass 10 Sep 2009 67,376 miles

Covers fitted under vehicle so not able to check fully

Fail 10 Sep 2009 67,376 miles

Covers fitted under vehicle so not able to check fully

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 57,615 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 42,873 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 28,917 miles

front and rear tyres wearing on outer 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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YR53 DGX is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YR53 DGX, 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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What year was YR53 DGX registered?

YR53 DGX is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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