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DS51 YCH

2001 Lexus LS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,808 mi
Last recorded149,808 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 YCH
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 149,808 miles

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

Front tyres worn from edges

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 147,013 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 140,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 127,631 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 127,631 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 127,513 miles

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

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Pass 30 Oct 2013 120,128 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 111,203 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 111,200 miles

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

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 108,995 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 84,952 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 57,151 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 57,151 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 37,114 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 48,593 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 34,804 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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DS51 YCH is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Green 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 DS51 YCH, 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 DS51 YCH registered?

DS51 YCH is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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