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KU51 KBF

2001 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

97,635 mi
Last recorded97,635 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 KBF
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2022 97,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 95,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 94,664 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 93,370 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 89,441 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 83,234 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 77,207 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

park brake efficiency only 17%

Pass 3 Dec 2015 75,883 miles

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2015 75,842 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

engine light on

covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2014 69,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condition of all aluminium wheels

covers over door sills

engine management light stays on

Pass 1 Oct 2013 63,305 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

manegement light on

Pass 4 Oct 2012 59,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

floor panns covers

Pass 29 Sep 2011 52,839 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under trays fitted/covers over door sills

Pass 14 Oct 2010 44,633 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 38,610 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside tyre wearing on inside edge

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2008 31,506 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 26,504 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 26,416 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 22,982 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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KU51 KBF is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KU51 KBF, 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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KU51 KBF is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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