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FL53 JXY

2003 Lexus LS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,860 mi
Last recorded177,860 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 JXY
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 177,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 177,852 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases y pipe and offside rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Stop lamp(s) not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 171,312 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside + offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside + nearside rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside parking brake little reserve travel.

nearside rear air suspension / shock absorber requires attention

Fail 31 Jan 2023 171,310 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside + offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside + offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside + nearside rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside parking brake little reserve travel.

nearside rear air suspension / shock absorber requires attention

Pass 27 Jan 2022 167,134 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside + offside rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 160,420 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 160,419 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding stuck on (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 158,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint ( n/s/r ) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside + offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside + offside rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 152,924 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on the outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on the inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on the outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread below 3mm + starting to wear on the inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

bonnet stay dampers weak

Fail 14 Jan 2019 152,924 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on the outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on the inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on the outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread below 3mm + starting to wear on the inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

bonnet stay dampers weak

Pass 23 Feb 2018 143,915 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play in o/s+ n/s/r upper suspension arm joints.

Fail 18 Jan 2018 143,305 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play in o/s+n/s/r upper suspension arm joints.

Pass 13 Jan 2017 124,972 miles

both rear shocks weak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 111,425 miles

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

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

both rear tyres tread worn very low on edges

Pass 30 Jan 2015 98,591 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 38,109 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 38,109 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 68,782 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 43,238 miles

front brake discs slight corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2011 42,789 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 36,109 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 23,132 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 20,404 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 17,802 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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FL53 JXY is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL53 JXY, 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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FL53 JXY is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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