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X817 FJM

2001 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

200,393 mi
Last recorded200,393 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX817 FJM
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 200,393 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 194,488 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 194,460 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 19 Mar 2014 190,137 miles

MIL light illuminated

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 181,506 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 168,190 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 164,828 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 164,110 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 160,040 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 153,898 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 127,407 miles

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

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

both rear brake pads @ 50% below thickness

nearside front tyre outer wall wearing low / alignment?

offside front tyre tread cut / sliced

Fail 11 Oct 2006 127,407 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both rear brake pads @ 50% below thickness

nearside front tyre outer wall wearing low / alignment?

offside front tyre tread cut / sliced

Pass 12 Apr 2006 111,622 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 106,192 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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X817 FJM is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X817 FJM, 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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X817 FJM is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 17 January 2001.

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