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KT51 TLN

2001 Lexus LS430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

148,690 mi
Last recorded148,690 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT51 TLN
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 148,690 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 144,562 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 144,443 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edge & perished on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 140,322 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 138,854 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 137,433 miles

Bonnet Stuts Weak

Pass 23 Feb 2021 136,351 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 135,693 miles

engine & under trays

Fail 13 Sep 2019 135,690 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine & under trays

Pass 4 Oct 2018 134,251 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 134,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 126,443 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 116,655 miles

engine & under trays

Pass 7 Oct 2015 106,303 miles

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

engine & under trays

Pass 29 Sep 2014 95,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 83,901 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 78,057 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 75,748 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 65,692 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 58,476 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 58,476 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 50,223 miles

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 1 Oct 2008 42,945 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 36,972 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 30,375 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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KT51 TLN is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 KT51 TLN, 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 KT51 TLN registered?

KT51 TLN is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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