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DE53 SWO

2003 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,174 mi
Last recorded172,174 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 SWO
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 172,174 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 157,240 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 161,701 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 156,743 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 156,713 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 147,779 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 139,745 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 139,743 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 132,677 miles

NSF NSR tyres have small cuts to side wall but not deep enough to reach cord's

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 26 Nov 2010 126,315 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 126,248 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 115,065 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 96,219 miles

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2007 86,978 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 76,117 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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DE53 SWO is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE53 SWO, 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 DE53 SWO registered?

DE53 SWO is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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