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DK51 UVR

2001 Lexus LS430

Black Lpg 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

165,489 mi
Last recorded165,489 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 UVR
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 165,489 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 163,865 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 162,448 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 159,798 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 159,590 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit x 2 rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2020 159,588 miles

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear lower sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit x 2 rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 148,162 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 135,904 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 134,778 miles

Front discs and pads worn thin

Fail 11 Jan 2016 134,778 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front discs and pads worn thin

Pass 13 Feb 2015 125,658 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underside corroded in places

Fail 12 Feb 2015 125,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underside corroded in places

Pass 30 Jan 2014 118,294 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 114,439 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 110,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r outer side light inop

Pass 1 Feb 2011 102,074 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 95,845 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 89,520 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on outside edge

Pass 12 Feb 2008 81,132 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 81,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine light on

Pass 23 Feb 2007 74,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Feb 2006 66,357 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 66,351 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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DK51 UVR is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Black with a 4,293cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DK51 UVR, 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 DK51 UVR registered?

DK51 UVR is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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