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Y538 KNU

2001 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,216 mi
Last recorded124,216 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY538 KNU
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 124,216 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 112,756 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 98,542 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 91,734 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 91,721 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 87,585 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 83,581 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 80,122 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 77,342 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 77,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 72,813 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between catalyst and centre section (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine malfunction light illuminated

Pass 30 Sep 2015 68,804 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 65,631 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 62,840 miles

engine management light on

Pass 8 Sep 2012 58,390 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 53,537 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 50,730 miles

Rear brake discs excessively worn and pitted

Pass 25 Sep 2009 46,139 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 40,288 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 36,749 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 36,749 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 34,086 miles

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

mud and sniw tyre on left rear but correct rating

Fail 12 Nov 2005 30,474 miles

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

all 4 tyres sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 12 Nov 2005 30,474 miles

all 4 tyres sidewalls starting to perish

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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Y538 KNU is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y538 KNU, 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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Y538 KNU is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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