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YW52 MKD

2003 Lexus LS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

103,237 mi
Last recorded103,237 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW52 MKD
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 103,237 miles

Rear both rear sills covered in underseal

Pass 9 Feb 2021 97,762 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake effort low 19%

Pass 25 Mar 2020 92,766 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 87,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 87,313 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 87,307 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 86,286 miles

Front lower suspension arm bushes perished

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 84,124 miles

engine management light is on.

Pass 12 Jun 2014 77,520 miles

engine management light on

Fail 11 Jun 2014 77,505 miles

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

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)

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

engine management light on

Pass 30 May 2013 71,323 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 64,263 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 55,627 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 48,627 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 43,466 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 39,336 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 39,336 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 36,641 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 31,493 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 29,668 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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YW52 MKD is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YW52 MKD, 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 YW52 MKD registered?

YW52 MKD is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is YW52 MKD safe to buy?

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