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D130 LEX

2003 Lexus LS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

86,968 mi
Last recorded86,968 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD130 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 86,968 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 86,251 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 86,251 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 86,015 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 83,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 83,965 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 80,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 78,219 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 74,219 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 71,921 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 67,938 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 64,932 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015
Pass 25 Nov 2014 61,147 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 58,462 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 54,334 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 51,895 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 27 Apr 2010 49,116 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 6 Apr 2009 44,799 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 40,996 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 32,892 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 26,062 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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D130 LEX is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 D130 LEX, 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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D130 LEX is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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