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A3 OAP

2001 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,057 mi
Last recorded94,057 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 OAP
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 94,057 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 94,014 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 93,911 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 93,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 93,261 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 92,959 miles

Rear cannot clearly see rear pads ,but appear ok. advise

Pass 17 Aug 2018 89,502 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 88,199 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 86,831 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 86,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 84,878 miles

OSF,NSF,OSR,NSR Tyres Cracking Side Walls & Centre of Tread.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 83,890 miles

O/S/F,O/S/R & N/S/R Tyres Cracking on side Walls & Centre tread

Pass 2 May 2013 81,767 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 79,651 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2010 78,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 75,922 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 71,945 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 66,714 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 66,714 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)

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

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 3 Mar 2006 58,698 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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A3 OAP 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 90%.

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 A3 OAP, 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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A3 OAP is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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