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KS51 YKX

2001 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

262,806 mi
Last recorded262,806 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS51 YKX
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 262,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe area ? (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush (front bush play ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush (front bush play ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2020 262,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 258,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 249,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge worn and 3.0mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge worn and 3.0mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 249,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge worn and 3.0mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge worn and 3.0mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 232,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 214,331 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 196,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm in centre tread bar (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm in tread bar (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 178,772 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 178,772 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 162,136 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 162,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 24 Sep 2012 156,112 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 156,112 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 148,568 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 145,072 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 138,072 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 130,052 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 130,052 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 110,922 miles

small split in n/s wiper rubber

Pass 1 Sep 2006 88,700 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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KS51 YKX is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KS51 YKX, 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 KS51 YKX registered?

KS51 YKX is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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The MOT history for KS51 YKX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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