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LT51 TMO

2001 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

147,238 mi
Last recorded147,238 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 TMO
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 147,238 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 147,238 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 138,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 129,745 miles

parking brake has only just met the required efficiency - 17%

Pass 26 Feb 2018 119,241 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 111,897 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 102,493 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2016 102,493 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2015 92,877 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 15 Jun 2012 88,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 15 Jun 2011 83,133 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 77,457 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 71,099 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 65,970 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 55,170 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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LT51 TMO is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LT51 TMO, 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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LT51 TMO is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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