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S12 DRF

2001 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

145,387 mi
Last recorded145,387 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 DRF
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 145,387 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 7 Nov 2015 128,844 miles

nearside front tyre close to 1.6mm limit

Pass 28 Nov 2014 124,502 miles

both front headlights starting to fade

Fail 18 Nov 2013 116,277 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre approaching 1.6mm limit

nearside rear tyre approaching 1.6mm limit

Pass 18 Nov 2013 116,277 miles

nearside front tyre approaching 1.6mm limit

nearside rear tyre approaching 1.6mm limit

Pass 1 Dec 2012 109,956 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 106,005 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 99,856 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 92,886 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 84,922 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 84,864 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front tyres bald on inner edges.

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 72,370 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 58,717 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S12 DRF is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S12 DRF, 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 S12 DRF registered?

S12 DRF is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 5 January 2001.

Is S12 DRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S12 DRF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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