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SC51 BNA

2001 Lexus LS430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

84,571 mi
Last recorded84,571 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC51 BNA
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 84,571 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2023 82,414 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 81,775 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 80,937 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 80,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 78,826 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 77,672 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 76,076 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 75,905 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 74,232 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 71,715 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 68,483 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 21 May 2013 63,281 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2013 63,281 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 61,282 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 61,282 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2011 57,311 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 55,456 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 50,938 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 50,938 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 42,357 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 35,018 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 34,923 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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SC51 BNA is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2001 Lexus LS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 102,548 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SC51 BNA, 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 BNA is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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