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LT51 VFC

2001 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

172,492 mi
Last recorded172,492 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 172,492 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 169,628 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 169,628 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 166,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 164,170 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 159,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 154,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 150,096 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 149,071 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 148,187 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 143,006 miles

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

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

engine management light on

travel on parking brake pedal near excessive

Pass 23 Sep 2009 142,838 miles

front brake pads low

rear brake pads getting low

travel on parking brake pedal near excessive

Pass 1 Oct 2008 128,743 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 90,233 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)

Fail 4 Jul 2007 90,233 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 24 Jul 2006 66,819 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 66,819 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 66,542 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 66,542 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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 VFC is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LT51 VFC, 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 LT51 VFC registered?

LT51 VFC is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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The MOT history for LT51 VFC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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