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2001 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

63,346 mi
Last recorded63,346 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 DJW
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 63,346 miles

suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2025 63,054 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 63,048 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 62,760 miles

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

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

Offside Rear hand brake slow to react

suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2023 62,419 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear diff . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 62,168 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff has a slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 61,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has some cracking 225/55r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre has a nail in it

Pass 3 Dec 2019 61,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has some cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 60,278 miles

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 25 Jan 2018 59,342 miles

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 17 Nov 2016 58,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 56,186 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 54,120 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 51,953 miles

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Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 51,088 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 49,380 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 45,810 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to perrish on sidewalls

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2009 41,298 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 38,383 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 38,380 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to see brake pads clearly PLEASE CHECK SOON

Pass 26 Sep 2007 35,337 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 31,927 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 29,531 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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3 DJW is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 3 DJW, 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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3 DJW is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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