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Y959 RCF

2001 Lexus LS430

Maroon Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

116,810 mi
Last recorded116,810 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY959 RCF
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 116,810 miles

Airbags partially deflated

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

Emission test only just passed

Engine management fault warning lamp illuminated

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 111,032 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

O/S/F tyre sidewall has several cuts in the sidewall

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

Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 111,032 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

O/S/F tyre sidewall has several cuts in the sidewall

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

Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 103,631 miles

n/s/f bottom arm rear bush worn and splitting

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

small chip in windscreen

Fail 22 Sep 2010 103,631 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s bottom arm bush worn

n/s/r tyre low on edge

windscreen small chip

Pass 23 Sep 2009 96,814 miles

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

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm legal limit,.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 90,725 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 90,694 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 81,153 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 81,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

1/ offside rear tyre on legal limit,below on inner edge †2/ nearside front tyre below 1.6mm on outer edge

Pass 26 Apr 2006 65,088 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 65,088 miles

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

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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Y959 RCF is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Maroon with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 Y959 RCF, 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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Y959 RCF is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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