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A1 UKU

2001 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

113,453 mi
Last recorded113,453 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 UKU
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 113,453 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission pipe oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 113,428 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission pipe oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 110,834 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 108,005 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 107,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2023 104,662 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 99,798 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 97,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 94,146 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 90,483 miles

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

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

Offside Front wiper fixing damaged

engine malfunction light on (pre 2003)

Pass 19 Mar 2018 85,323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light on

Pass 20 Mar 2017 78,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 23 Mar 2016 72,640 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 66,087 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 60,972 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 60,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 55,561 miles

front tyre inner edges low

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

nearside rear inner edge low

Pass 27 Mar 2012 51,081 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 45,375 miles

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

nearside front tyre getting low on edges

Pass 18 Mar 2010 39,548 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 39,541 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 33,416 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 28,498 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 22,526 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 18,445 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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A1 UKU is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 A1 UKU, 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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A1 UKU is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 23 April 2001.

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