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BN51 WLZ

2001 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

166,431 mi
Last recorded166,431 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 WLZ
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2012 166,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

X4 front & rear inner arches have covers fitted

complete under body has trays fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2011 147,608 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 29 Dec 2011 147,608 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 133,498 miles

nearside and offside front tyre outer shoulders worn

Fail 22 Dec 2010 133,498 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside front tyre outer shoulders worn

Pass 9 Dec 2009 119,495 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 119,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 108,599 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 95,290 miles

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 Nov 2006 77,352 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 77,349 miles

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 62,898 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 62,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 WLZ is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WLZ, 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 WLZ is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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