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Y502 JTA

2001 Lexus LS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

186,727 mi
Last recorded186,727 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY502 JTA
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 186,727 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 186,727 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 185,611 miles

Bonnet rams faulty

Bonnet release faulty

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2015 185,610 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Bonnet rams faulty

Bonnet release faulty

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2014 183,371 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 183,371 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 180,672 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 178,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jun 2012 178,363 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 175,424 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 166,678 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 166,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 143,580 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 143,580 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 130,898 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 122,644 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 112,403 miles

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

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

Offside 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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Y502 JTA is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 Y502 JTA, 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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Y502 JTA is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 4 April 2001.

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