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DS 8503

2001 Lexus LS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,478 mi
Last recorded131,478 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS 8503
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 131,478 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 10 Dec 2010 131,478 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 2 May 2009 116,707 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 114,370 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 97,311 miles

both frt tyres worn on limits at time of test! inner and outer treads

both rear tyres worn on 1.6mm on centre of the tread

Pass 15 Mar 2006 72,879 miles

o/s rear tyre close to limit

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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DS 8503 is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DS 8503, 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 DS 8503 registered?

DS 8503 is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 5 April 2001.

Is DS 8503 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS 8503 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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