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CE53 FGF

2003 Lexus LS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,597 mi
Last recorded138,597 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 FGF
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 138,597 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 130,321 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 130,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Engine Man Lt On

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

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

Slight pulse From front brakes

Pass 2 Dec 2011 121,329 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 121,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 109,401 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 97,776 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn low

rear discs corroded on inner edges

Fail 20 Oct 2009 96,920 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

offside haedlamp not bolted in correctly

offside rear tyre worn low

rear discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 28 Aug 2008 72,168 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 56,154 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 47,558 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 46,718 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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CE53 FGF is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CE53 FGF, 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 CE53 FGF registered?

CE53 FGF is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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