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X179 SJX

2000 Lexus LS430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,480 mi
Last recorded111,480 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Lexus LS430108,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX179 SJX
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 111,480 miles

EMl on

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

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

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

Park brake efficiency at 16%

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 111,239 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill lower arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill lower arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

EMl on

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

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

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

Park brake efficiency at 16%

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 102,611 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 100,092 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strong advice (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general corrosion noticed and advised

Fail 19 Jan 2023 100,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strong advice (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general corrosion noticed and advised

Pass 12 Jan 2022 98,827 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front strong advice (5.3.2 (b))

both front headlamp glass worn

general age related corrosion noticed and advice

Fail 11 Jan 2022 98,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front strong advice (5.3.2 (b))

both front headlamp glass worn

general age related corrosion noticed and advice

Pass 13 Jan 2021 94,599 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear leveling device rod broken

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sill covers fitted to vehicle preventing full view of underside

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 24 Jan 2020 89,939 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 89,935 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 87,811 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 87,795 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 82,148 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 76,145 miles

Engine Management Light on Indicating a Fault

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 73,653 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 70,142 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 67,957 miles

Engine management light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 66,491 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 65,317 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 64,119 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 64,119 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 58,175 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 51,758 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 50,317 miles

Nearside Rear 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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X179 SJX is a 2000 Lexus LS430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Lexus LS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 108,786 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 X179 SJX, 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 26 years old, this Lexus LS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X179 SJX is a 2000 Lexus LS430, first registered on 18 December 2000.

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