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Y524 PWC

2001 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,951 mi
Last recorded114,951 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY524 PWC
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2021 114,951 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear glass missing (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailbox missing (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working both fronts (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 to 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear heat shield insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

battery low

Pass 14 Dec 2020 108,990 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 106,507 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 106,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 100,244 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 92,678 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 85,717 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 78,010 miles

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)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 78,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 71,672 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 71,669 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 67,618 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 60,465 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 52,233 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 52,118 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 40,759 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2010 36,857 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2009 31,387 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 25,808 miles

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 20,640 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 17,268 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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Y524 PWC is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 Y524 PWC, 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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What year was Y524 PWC registered?

Y524 PWC is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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