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YS03 FXV

2003 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

240,990 mi
Last recorded240,990 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 FXV
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 240,990 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 238,317 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 231,652 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 231,171 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

EML warning lamp on

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre has cuts on the wall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 23 Apr 2013 222,314 miles

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

nearside front shock absorber

Pass 30 Apr 2012 214,516 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 206,388 miles

engine check light on

n/s/r tyre wearing smooth inner edge

nails in both rear tyres

plastic undertray in the way of full view of brake pipes/fuel lines

rear discs rusty

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar bush

Fail 17 May 2011 206,321 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake warning light on dash

engine check light on

n/s/r tyre wearing smooth inner edge

nails in both rear tyres

plastic undertray in the way of full view of brake pipes/fuel lines

rear discs rusty

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar bush

Pass 22 Jan 2011 194,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear discs wearing

Fail 21 Jan 2011 194,832 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear discs wearing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 162,624 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 May 2009 152,623 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 79,566 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 79,340 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 78,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

n/s/r tyre low on tread

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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YS03 FXV is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YS03 FXV, 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 YS03 FXV registered?

YS03 FXV is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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