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A3 FTX

2003 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

309,453 mi
Last recorded309,453 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 FTX
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 309,453 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2015 309,453 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 295,498 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 288,658 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 274,231 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 274,231 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 249,865 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 226,459 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 200,743 miles

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 4 Sep 2010 175,216 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 156,457 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 132,563 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 109,241 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 65,031 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 64,874 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 64,455 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 59,012 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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A3 FTX is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 A3 FTX, 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 A3 FTX registered?

A3 FTX is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 28 July 2003.

Is A3 FTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 FTX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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