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A13 BVU

2001 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

174,501 mi
Last recorded174,501 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 BVU
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 174,501 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges worn slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 170,869 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 170,858 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 164,604 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 161,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases y section at front both sides (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

light fault monitor faulty

Pass 14 May 2019 154,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

oil leak under vehicle

Pass 22 May 2018 146,195 miles

offside wiper blade rubber torn

Fail 15 May 2018 146,098 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside wiper blade rubber torn

Pass 9 Jun 2017 138,675 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 134,786 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides at flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 127,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 118,398 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 111,983 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 111,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2012 105,267 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 96,395 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres low on edges

front brake pads getting low

Pass 2 Sep 2010 88,538 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 88,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 78,530 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 68,405 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 55,170 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 51,545 miles

engine under tray fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2006 51,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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)

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

engine under tray fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2005 43,736 miles

O/S/R light lens cracked.

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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A13 BVU is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 A13 BVU, 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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A13 BVU is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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