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Y595 VAK

2001 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

182,124 mi
Last recorded182,124 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY595 VAK
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 182,124 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2021 181,860 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 181,850 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOTH FRONT FLANGES AND O/S REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL 4 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 181,179 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 179,747 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 177,710 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 175,217 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 28 Nov 2016 171,255 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 171,248 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 167,356 miles

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 163,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front 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 21 Sep 2013 157,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2012 137,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre bold on the inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2011 112,968 miles

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)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 112,821 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 104,056 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 94,544 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 94,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 77,847 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 64,705 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 53,665 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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Y595 VAK 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 81%.

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 Y595 VAK, 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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Y595 VAK is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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