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A22 DRL

2003 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

85,142 mi
Last recorded85,142 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 DRL
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 85,142 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 82,259 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 79,107 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 76,646 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 76,646 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 74,598 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 72,968 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 70,068 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 70,068 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 65,875 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 62,372 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 62,372 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 62,080 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 61,103 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 61,103 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 60,242 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 58,125 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 55,918 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 52,986 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 52,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 May 2010 50,179 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2009 40,890 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 35,699 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 35,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 22,416 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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A22 DRL is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Silver 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 A22 DRL, 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 A22 DRL registered?

A22 DRL is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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