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FP53 ZRO

2003 Lexus LS430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

267,215 mi
Last recorded267,215 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 ZRO
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 267,215 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear fuel filler pipes corroded

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 263,500 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 May 2024 263,500 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2023 257,600 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 9 May 2023 257,581 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2022 249,180 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 249,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 231,095 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 231,095 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 218,553 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 200,551 miles

Nearside Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 185,717 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 158,540 miles

front & rear brake pads not visable .......

n/s/r tyre on legal limit .......

rear brake discs corroding .....

Fail 1 Mar 2017 158,540 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

front & rear brake pads not visable .......

n/s/r tyre on legal limit .......

rear brake discs corroding .....

Pass 2 Mar 2016 138,372 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 130,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 110,096 miles

front & rear brake pads appear low .......

Pass 25 Jan 2013 80,381 miles

advise battery is loose

Pass 20 Feb 2012 57,843 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 57,843 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 38,533 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 34,497 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 28,843 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LIMITS/ OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON LIMITS/ NEARSIDE REAR TYRE 2 TO 3MM/ NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE 4MM.

Pass 7 Nov 2007 23,429 miles

FRONT TYRES SCRUBBING OFF. NEARSIDE REAR TYRE 1.6 TO 2MM.

Pass 15 Nov 2006 19,201 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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FP53 ZRO is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FP53 ZRO, 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 FP53 ZRO registered?

FP53 ZRO is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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