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FA51 ZTK

2001 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

186,435 mi
Last recorded186,435 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 ZTK
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 186,435 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre approaching 1.6mm limit

Rear subframe general corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2024 181,973 miles

Nearside front track rod end has very slight play

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Jul 2023 179,173 miles

both headlights starting to dietierate

Pass 6 Jul 2022 177,811 miles

Under shields fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 28 Jun 2021 173,861 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 173,861 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 172,165 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 169,863 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 162,197 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 162,193 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both headlamp aims poor

offside rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 11 Apr 2017 152,472 miles

both headlights starting to dieterate

Pass 4 Apr 2016 141,794 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 133,733 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 130,774 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2014 130,773 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 127,112 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 119,822 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

both rear tyres wearing low on tread and small cuts within tread of nearside rear tyre

front wipers poor

Pass 6 May 2011 99,453 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres low on inner edges

wipers poor

Pass 25 May 2010 89,467 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion on front/rear suspension

Pass 6 Jun 2009 84,604 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 76,933 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 70,425 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 63,208 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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FA51 ZTK is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FA51 ZTK, 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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FA51 ZTK is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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