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DA52 OEN

2003 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

225,102 mi
Last recorded225,102 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 OEN
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 225,102 miles
Pass 1 May 2023 218,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2022 214,576 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 211,843 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2020 206,313 miles

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2019 188,723 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 176,591 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 176,550 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 174,150 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 170,150 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 165,895 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight play in steering column

Fail 24 Jun 2014 165,894 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight play in steering column

Pass 18 Apr 2013 159,198 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 159,187 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 147,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light staying on

front pads starting to wear

slight play in rear n/s top ball joint

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Apr 2012 147,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light staying on

front pads starting to wear

slight play in rear n/s top ball joint

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Mar 2011 138,563 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

engine light staying on

o/sn/s rear tyres starting to wear on edges

rear pads starting to wear

Pass 8 Apr 2010 127,807 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine light staying on

front brake pads starting to wear

full under floor cover fitted

o/sn/s front tyres starting to wear

small crack in front number plate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Apr 2009 116,450 miles

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

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

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

engine light staying on

engine warning light stayoing on

full under tray fitted

small chip in n/s wind screen

Pass 8 Apr 2008 104,671 miles

all steeringt and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

engine light staying on

Fail 8 Apr 2008 104,671 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) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

all steeringt and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

engine light staying on

Pass 8 Jan 2007 90,758 miles

front n/s tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 16 Jan 2006 68,666 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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DA52 OEN is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2003 Lexus LS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 91,314 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DA52 OEN, 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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DA52 OEN is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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