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147 MC

2001 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,316 mi
Last recorded53,316 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration147 MC
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2026 53,316 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 52,733 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 52,589 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 51,620 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 50,814 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 50,048 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 48,948 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 48,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked and perished sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 48,690 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 47,619 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing inner wall

Pass 17 Mar 2015 45,096 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 43,594 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 41,287 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 39,390 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 37,254 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 34,480 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 31,912 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 28,562 miles

all tyres are strating to split on side wall of tyres

Pass 18 Jan 2007 24,155 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 20,271 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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147 MC is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Lexus LS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 102,548 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 147 MC, 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 25 years old, this Lexus LS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 147 MC registered?

147 MC is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 7 February 2001.

Is 147 MC safe to buy?

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