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AY03 ZWR

2003 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

177,251 mi
Last recorded177,251 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 ZWR
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 177,251 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 177,251 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 174,331 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 170,482 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2014 170,478 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 169,102 miles

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

battery insecure

Fail 9 Jul 2012 169,100 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 17 May 2011 148,034 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 132,180 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 132,052 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 119,452 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 104,094 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 89,458 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 57,960 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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AY03 ZWR is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AY03 ZWR, 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 AY03 ZWR registered?

AY03 ZWR is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 12 April 2003.

Is AY03 ZWR safe to buy?

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