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Y393 VKJ

2001 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

127,002 mi
Last recorded127,002 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY393 VKJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 127,002 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 123,833 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 115,010 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 108,468 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 108,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 101,010 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 86,070 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 79,170 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 71,180 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 64,086 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 59,330 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 55,855 miles

N/S/R tyre has a cut in the side wall

O/S/R tyre is low on outer edge

Pass 24 Feb 2010 55,307 miles

Advise N/S/R tyre side wall is slightly damaged

Advise engine management light on

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 55,307 miles

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

Advise N/S/F tyre pressure low

Advise N/S/R tyre side wall is slightly damaged

Advise O/S/F tyre side wall is damaged

Advise engine management light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 54,326 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 52,887 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2007
Pass 8 Mar 2006 45,099 miles

parking brake has a lot of travel ( not excessive)

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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Y393 VKJ is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y393 VKJ, 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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Y393 VKJ is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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