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EA51 TWN

2001 Lexus LS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

163,734 mi
Last recorded163,734 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 TWN
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 163,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sills slight corrosion

plastic skirts fitted to bot sills not allowing a full inspection

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2023 160,711 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 159,350 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 157,523 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 155,831 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 155,831 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 153,371 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 153,371 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 151,430 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 151,430 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 150,164 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 148,299 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 146,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 146,964 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 142,251 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 142,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 128,025 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 120,405 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 107,765 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 93,421 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 80,077 miles

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

n/s/f tyrre worn to 2mm on outer edge

Pass 8 Feb 2008 65,163 miles

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

brake fluid level

park brake travel

Pass 23 Feb 2007 52,481 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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EA51 TWN is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol 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 EA51 TWN, 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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EA51 TWN is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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