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A21 LNM

2001 Lexus LS430

White Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

215,379 mi
Last recorded215,379 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 LNM
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 215,379 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both front tyres worn at the inner edge.

Fail 13 Feb 2026 215,356 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both front tyres worn at the inner edge.

Pass 3 Feb 2025 193,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 175,581 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 158,584 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 146,146 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive both sides (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 137,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

vehicle has under trays fitted restricting view to components

Pass 29 May 2019 134,563 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 131,949 miles

Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 125,815 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 114,818 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 110,852 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

High level stop lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 110,852 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

High level stop lamp not working

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2013 97,847 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front tyre has a worn outer edge

Offside rear tyre has a worn inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2013 97,847 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

High level stop lamp not working

Offside front tyre has a worn outer edge

Offside rear tyre has a worn inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2012 91,183 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 84,880 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 84,880 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 76,053 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 62,642 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 49,033 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 41,486 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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A21 LNM is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in White with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 A21 LNM, 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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A21 LNM is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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