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2001 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,375 mi
Last recorded98,375 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUT 3
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2026 98,375 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also wearing on shoulder slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm- track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 97,597 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear very little effort exerted by park brake

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 95,100 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 92,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover, side sill covers and under trays fitted

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

parking brake lever has a lot of travel but still has some reserve travel

rear anti-roll bar centre D-bushes worn

Pass 10 Jan 2022 89,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward and frontward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward and frontward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear and offside rear anti-roll bar D-bushes slightly worn

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

parking brake lever has a lot of travel but still has some reserve travel

under trays and side sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2021 88,037 miles

Stone chips in swept area smaller than 40mm.

Pass 20 Jan 2020 87,290 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 85,154 miles

Parking brake pedal has little reserve travel

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 82,211 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 77,023 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 71,164 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 65,485 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 57,272 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 48,841 miles

Stone damage to windscreen in zone B less than 40mm

Unable to see various under bonnet and engine components due to plastic covers

Pass 6 Feb 2012 40,798 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 40,771 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 40,535 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 39,779 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 39,355 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 37,031 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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PUT 3 is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PUT 3, 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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PUT 3 is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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