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FM51 ZXO

2001 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,763 mi
Last recorded181,763 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 ZXO
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 181,763 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 181,763 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 181,370 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine m/light on

Pass 8 Jul 2014 168,900 miles

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

O/S Frint fog light not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 155,960 miles

(N/S/F) bald on the outter shoulder

engine management light is shown

Fail 23 Jul 2013 155,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

(N/S/F) bald on the outter shoulder

bonnet cannot be in a opened position

engine management light is shown

Pass 18 Jul 2012 144,085 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 144,085 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 133,966 miles

slight damage to o/s front outer sidewall.

Fail 11 Jul 2011 133,964 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 125,148 miles

slight cracks in n/s rear tyre inner sidewalls.

Fail 15 Jul 2010 125,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight cracks in n/s rear tyre inner sidewalls.

Pass 22 May 2008 109,163 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 90,281 miles

offside rear has accident damage

Pass 14 Dec 2005 59,070 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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FM51 ZXO is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FM51 ZXO, 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 FM51 ZXO registered?

FM51 ZXO is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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