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DU03 VHT

2003 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,702 mi
Last recorded115,702 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 VHT
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 115,702 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 113,839 miles

parking brake travel long,could do with adjustment

Pass 21 Jun 2022 104,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both headlamp beam images poor

e.m.l on

park brake lever has very long travel

Pass 19 Jul 2021 102,097 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 102,061 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 102,001 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 100,351 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

diff leaking oil

engine cover & underbody trays fitted restricting testers view

engine management light on

Pass 25 Nov 2015 96,588 miles

a/c filter inspection warning on

engine covers & underbody trays fitted restricting testers view

engine management light on

Pass 13 Nov 2014 92,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres wearing on edges -tread cracking on nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2013 89,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres wearing on inner edge

engine management light on

Fail 16 Nov 2013 89,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres wearing on inner edge

engine management light on

Pass 22 Nov 2012 86,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on outer edge

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2011 82,881 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 79,444 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 79,376 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 75,673 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 72,579 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge, also perished

Pass 7 Sep 2007 68,293 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 68,290 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 62,231 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 62,231 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 47,125 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 VHT is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VHT, 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 VHT is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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