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LR51 OVN

2001 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

111,472 mi
Last recorded111,472 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 OVN
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 111,472 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 111,154 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 110,956 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 107,022 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 103,032 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 97,738 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 97,738 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 97,437 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 93,138 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 84,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 78,809 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 73,126 miles

engine management light on

Pass 3 May 2012 64,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

management light on

Pass 9 May 2011 59,867 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 54,729 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 50,278 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 48,108 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 44,893 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 41,045 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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LR51 OVN is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 LR51 OVN, 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 LR51 OVN registered?

LR51 OVN is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is LR51 OVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 OVN shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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