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BF51 XXA

2001 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,510 mi
Last recorded75,510 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 XXA
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 75,510 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 73,347 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 67,869 miles

E.M.L light on dash

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres inner/outter treads balding

Fail 9 Aug 2012 62,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Pass 9 Aug 2012 62,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Pass 11 Aug 2011 56,940 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 56,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 51,371 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 45,059 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 40,150 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 34,695 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 34,695 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 29,560 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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BF51 XXA is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BF51 XXA, 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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What year was BF51 XXA registered?

BF51 XXA is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is BF51 XXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 XXA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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