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BF51 XXB

2001 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,885 mi
Last recorded126,885 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 XXB
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 May 2015 126,885 miles

CENTRAL LOCKING INOPERATIVE

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT REG PLATE DAMAGED STILL LEGIBLE

FUEL FILLER FLAP DOESNT LATCH

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

OFFSIDE REAR, NEARSIDE REAR DOOR AND FRONT OF VEHICLE DAMAGED.

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front head lamp cleaning device broken still provides sufficient liquid to clean headlamp

Pass 13 May 2015 126,885 miles

CENTRAL LOCKING INOPERATIVE

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT REG PLATE DAMAGED STILL LEGIBLE

FUEL FILLER FLAP DOESNT LATCH

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

OFFSIDE REAR, NEARSIDE REAR DOOR AND FRONT OF VEHICLE DAMAGED.

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front head lamp cleaning device broken still provides sufficient liquid to clean headlamp

Pass 4 Apr 2014 124,238 miles

brake wear indication warning on

front brake pads look low

temp repair carried out to n/s headlamp washer

Fail 28 Mar 2014 124,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake wear indication warning on

front brake pads look low

Pass 9 Jan 2013 122,036 miles

alarm fault

brake pad warning indicator illuminated

central locking inoperative

fuel cap and boot electronic release inop

Fail 21 Dec 2012 122,036 miles

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

alarm fault

brake pad warning indicator illuminated

central locking inoperative

fuel cap and boot electronic release inop

Pass 5 Apr 2011 109,866 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 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)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 109,866 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 98,075 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 88,846 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 71,509 miles

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

warning lights on dash on

Fail 11 Dec 2006 71,509 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

warning lights on dash on

Pass 13 Dec 2005 58,662 miles

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

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

engine warning light on

gear box oil leak

offside mirror damaged

Fail 13 Dec 2005 58,662 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

engine warning light on

gear box oil leak

offside mirror damaged

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 XXB is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XXB, 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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BF51 XXB is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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