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BN51 WLK

2001 Lexus LS430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

221,110 mi
Last recorded221,110 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 WLK
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 221,110 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 220,980 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 200,027 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

brake wear warning sign on

Pass 24 Feb 2016 195,376 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 186,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing inside edge

offside rear tyre wearing inside edge

screw in nearside front tyre

Fail 24 Feb 2015 186,600 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing inside edge

offside rear tyre wearing inside edge

screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2014 172,897 miles

engine management light on

front brake discs worn

unable to see front and rear brake pads

Fail 21 Feb 2014 172,897 miles

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

engine management light on

front brake discs worn

unable to see front and rear brake pads

Pass 27 Feb 2013 151,277 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)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 145,571 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 138,850 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 130,706 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 119,060 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 88,021 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 88,021 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 72,145 miles

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

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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BN51 WLK is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN51 WLK, 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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BN51 WLK is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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