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X404 KNH

2001 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

160,681 mi
Last recorded160,681 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX404 KNH
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 160,681 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 160,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 159,480 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 159,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 159,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

rear silencer heat shield insecure

slight travel on parking brake

Pass 24 Apr 2018 157,431 miles

Both front tyres bald outer edges

Both sides rear air suspension bags perished / cords visible

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D - bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake pad warning wire not in pad free hanging

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield detached

Offside Rear tyre bald outer edge

Oil leak ()

coolant level below minimum

engine management light illuminated

Fail 11 Apr 2018 157,375 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Both front tyres bald outer edges

Both sides rear air suspension bags perished / cords visible

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D - bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield detached

Oil leak ()

coolant level below minimum

engine management light illuminated

Pass 19 Apr 2017 153,749 miles

Engine light on.

Front Winter tyres fitted

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced And offside. (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Winter tyres fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2017 153,658 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Very dim. (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine light on.

Front Winter tyres fitted

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced And offside. (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Winter tyres fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2016 147,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2016 147,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front headlight has product on lens

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front has product on headlight lens

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 140,187 miles

Engine Management Light on dash constantly illuminated

Offside rear tyre has uneven wear on inner and outer shoulders

Fail 23 Apr 2015 140,187 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Engine Management Light on dash constantly illuminated

Offside rear tyre has uneven wear on inner and outer shoulders

Pass 13 Feb 2014 126,673 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 11,933 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 11,854 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2011 106,473 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing close to wear indicators

Pass 2 Mar 2010 102,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 102,656 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

1 of nearside rear position lights not working

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front tyre has uneven wear on outer shoulder

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 98,300 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 89,229 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 81,934 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 81,934 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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X404 KNH is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 X404 KNH, 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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X404 KNH is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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