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DU03 VGX

2003 Lexus LS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,072 mi
Last recorded153,072 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 VGX
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 153,072 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 145,727 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 136,033 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 135,957 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Both rear tyre down to 2mm and inner edges worn/bald advise renew and retrack 235/45/17

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 122,278 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 122,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 111,096 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 111,096 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 98,779 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 86,361 miles

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 1 Oct 2009 73,722 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 53,375 miles

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

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

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 May 2007 38,386 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 22 May 2007 38,386 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 May 2006 28,254 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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DU03 VGX is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DU03 VGX, 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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DU03 VGX is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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