Lexus LS430 - MOT Advisory on structural rust

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Wed 10 Nov 2021 11:49
Lexus LS430 - MOT Advisory on structural rust - Hakan Ozsoy

Hi everyone,

I am looking at buying a 2003 Lexus Ls430 110+k miles on the clock. In 2019 there was an advisory on its MOt as;

- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

The following two years (2020 and 2021) there is no mention of this rust ad no advisories at all. I will get AA to check the car for me. Iwanted to hear your thoughts please?

Thank you

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Wed 10 Nov 2021 11:53
Lexus LS430 - MOT Advisory on structural rust - madf

Reporting rules changed to make it less onerous.

If worried, check under a ramp.

Personally I would run away unless VERY cheap and the rest of car is excellent.

I looked in detail at buying one. A simple repair of likely faults in an old car could be £3 to £4k

Watch .www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcSJAhJ8i_0

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Wed 10 Nov 2021 12:57
Lexus LS430 - MOT Advisory on structural rust - pd

Might just be a bit of surface rust on a few things. Some MOT testers go a bit mad with the advisories and just put stuff which is normal on a car of a certain age.

Still, obviously have a good look and check.

These are not as bullet proof as the last of the line Mk IV LS400 but not known for rust.

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Wed 10 Nov 2021 14:06
Lexus LS430 - MOT Advisory on structural rust - Mincey

I would ask the question here: www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/forum/48-ls-400-le.../ These guys will be able to give you advice.

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