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KV51 SJO

2001 Lexus LS430

Gold Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,460 mi
Last recorded120,460 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 SJO
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 120,460 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 118,815 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 118,815 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2018 114,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 106,642 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 103,732 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 103,732 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

eml on

steering angle sensor warning lamp on

Pass 23 Mar 2015 100,286 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 96,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2014 96,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 94,285 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 94,285 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 91,094 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 83,730 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 78,459 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 78,459 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 75,144 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 73,348 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 48,284 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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KV51 SJO is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Gold with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KV51 SJO, 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 KV51 SJO registered?

KV51 SJO is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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