MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,077 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror glass (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
advice front exhaust deteriorated
advice n/s parking brake effort just met may need repair or adjustment
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror glass (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
advice front exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
one nearside rear sidelight out
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
one nearside rear sidelight out
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Lexus LS430?
Based on 44,904 MOT tests across 2,597 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SC51 BKU is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 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 SC51 BKU, 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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SC51 BKU is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 13 November 2001.
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