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FN51 TVD

2001 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,954 mi
Last recorded135,954 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 TVD
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 135,954 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight fluid leak from steering rack area on offside

suspect rear wheel bearing noise

Fail 5 Sep 2011 135,954 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight fluid leak from steering rack area on offside

suspect rear wheel bearing noise

tyre tread depth low on inner edge of nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2010 125,889 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 125,889 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 113,338 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front wipers poor

Pass 1 Oct 2009 113,338 miles

front wipers poor

Pass 23 Sep 2008 99,355 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 86,533 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre getting low

slight cut nsf tyre side wall

Pass 3 Nov 2006 72,402 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 58,139 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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FN51 TVD is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FN51 TVD, 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 FN51 TVD registered?

FN51 TVD is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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