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MD51 CED

2001 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

104,755 mi
Last recorded104,755 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD51 CED
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 104,755 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust system showing corrosion

Fail 6 Jun 2024 104,755 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

exhaust system showing corrosion

oil filter corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jun 2023 97,087 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system showing corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2022 90,720 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 90,720 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 85,943 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 82,895 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 82,893 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 76,760 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 76,757 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 69,912 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 69,912 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 63,573 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 63,247 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 63,054 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 60,533 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 58,255 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 58,213 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 56,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2013 56,115 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine warning light on

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

Nearside rear exhaust corroded in same place as offside but not yet corroded through to cause gas leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 53,748 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 51,316 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 47,548 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 47,548 miles

Offside Front 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 6 Nov 2009 44,063 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 20 Oct 2008 38,127 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 33,621 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 27,597 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 22,474 miles

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

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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MD51 CED is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 MD51 CED, 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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MD51 CED is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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