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S100 DWC

2001 Lexus LS430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

122,808 mi
Last recorded122,808 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS100 DWC
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 122,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 120,425 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 118,299 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 115,789 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 111,270 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 107,512 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 104,297 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 104,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2018 99,577 miles

Clamps retaining heat shield under gearbox missing/inoperative , shield remains secure

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Sep 2018 99,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Clamps retaining heat shield under gearbox missing/inoperative , shield remains secure

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 93,790 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 87,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Drivers side rear silencer box (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 80,522 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 73,106 miles

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 1 Aug 2014 73,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 24 Jul 2013 65,237 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 59,687 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 53,529 miles

engine management warning lamp staying on indicating possible fault-ADVISE IMMEDIATE INSPECTION.

Pass 14 May 2010 46,497 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 38,854 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 32,934 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 26,344 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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S100 DWC is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 S100 DWC, 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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S100 DWC is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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