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L400 KGS

2001 Lexus LS430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

117,629 mi
Last recorded117,629 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 KGS
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 117,629 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 116,972 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 112,767 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 109,326 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 109,313 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 106,277 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 102,874 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 101,431 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 96,175 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 89,583 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 84,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Nov 2013 84,152 miles

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

Both front wipers have started smearing.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 80,255 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 74,891 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 74,889 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 74,239 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Sep 2009 72,879 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and close to legal limit

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Sep 2008 70,091 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 70,091 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 61,410 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 51,633 miles

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

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

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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L400 KGS is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 L400 KGS, 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 L400 KGS registered?

L400 KGS is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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