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DF53 JUU

2003 Lexus LS430

Silver Lpg 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

183,665 mi
Last recorded183,665 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 JUU
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 183,665 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 183,663 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre y section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension system inoperative rear suspension height lever detached (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 178,224 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 168,566 miles

Low tyre pressure light illuminated

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 162,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 153,021 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 153,021 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 142,328 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 130,606 miles

rear silencers deteriorating

Pass 9 Jan 2014 119,612 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 108,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2012 106,034 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 103,352 miles

underside plastic covers fitted/some steering joints and fuel pipes and brake pipes are partially enclosed.

Pass 9 Mar 2009 85,512 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 59,448 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 43,709 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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DF53 JUU is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DF53 JUU, 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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DF53 JUU is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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