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Lexus LS430 - 2003

281.0 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2003 is 380.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus LS430, model year 2003. Sample size: 177 cars, 364 tests and 1,023 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 177 cars

The 2003 Lexus LS430 has an overall defect rate of 281 per 100 vehicles, which is significantly lower than the average of 378 per 100 vehicles for cars of the same year, representing a 26% improvement. This model shows particularly strong performance in categories such as brakes, steering, and visibility, where it has substantially fewer defects compared to the average. Notably, defects related to braking are 39% lower, while steering issues are down by 61%. The mileage trend indicates that the defect rate increases with higher mileage, particularly in the higher mileage brackets, but overall, the LS430 remains a reliable choice.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 177 cars

More model years for Lexus LS430

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 38.3% better
104.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 169.3 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 60.7% better
9.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.2 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 54.0% better
13.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.8 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 26.8% better
75.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 102.8 / 100 tests
  • Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 14.5% better
258.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 302.1 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
Body/Structure
▲ 37.6% better
40.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 65.2 / 100 tests
  • Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
Equipment
▲ 72.1% better
3.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.6 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 6.3% worse
56.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 52.7 / 100 tests
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 600 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 113
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 112
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 64
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 56
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 54
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 53
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 51
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 35
Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 30
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 25

Serious faults (Top 10)

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 7