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D1 VEF

2001 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

191,038 mi
Last recorded191,038 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 VEF
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 191,038 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 191,035 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 190,153 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 187,983 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 177,707 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Mar 2019 177,706 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Mar 2018 172,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Undertrays fitted obscureing some underside components

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 168,054 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscureing some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2016 160,902 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 152,655 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 144,540 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 144,514 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 134,801 miles

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

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

Offside rear exhaust silencer heat shield loose

Unable to inspect front and rear brake pad thickness with wheels on

Fail 4 Apr 2013 134,780 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside rear exhaust silencer heat shield loose

Unable to inspect front and rear brake pad thickness with wheels on

Pass 5 Apr 2012 124,308 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 124,308 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 115,077 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 115,077 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 102,865 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 30 Mar 2009 87,915 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 87,878 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 74,543 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 58,816 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 49,830 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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D1 VEF is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 D1 VEF, 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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D1 VEF is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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