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GU51 MWC

2001 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

201,161 mi
Last recorded201,161 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 MWC
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 201,161 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 200,836 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 198,830 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Lower engine bay and subframe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF, NSF & NSR slightly wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 196,495 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, slight edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 190,805 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 187,821 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 183,993 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 179,095 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 173,402 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 173,312 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 169,783 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 162,746 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 159,237 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 154,779 miles

off side rear tyre & near side rear tyre, worn in centre, due to tread pattern, meets Mot pass criteria at time of test.

Pass 2 Feb 2013 149,699 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 143,536 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 137,238 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 128,828 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 120,254 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 108,811 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 96,550 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2008 96,550 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 93,179 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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GU51 MWC is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Silver 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 GU51 MWC, 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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GU51 MWC is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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