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EU51 ODW

2001 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

199,159 mi
Last recorded199,159 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 ODW
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2022 199,159 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield Adrift

Pass 14 Jun 2021 187,319 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 182,163 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 182,152 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 175,237 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 174,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 174,245 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 169,511 miles

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

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

eml light on dash

Pass 5 Jan 2017 165,868 miles

EML on dash

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

covers & trays throughout

oil leak, gearbox sump gasket?

Fail 4 Jan 2017 165,861 miles

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

EML on dash

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

covers & trays throughout

oil leak, gearbox sump gasket?

Pass 5 Jan 2016 162,020 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 157,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 154,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mot under wet conditions

Fail 14 Dec 2012 151,146 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 151,146 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2011 146,616 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 142,489 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 137,651 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 129,400 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 115,357 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 104,541 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 98,236 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGE †NAIL IN N/S/F TYRE †ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

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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EU51 ODW is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EU51 ODW, 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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EU51 ODW is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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