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YR51 DWG

2001 Lexus LS430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,313 mi
Last recorded171,313 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 DWG
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 171,313 miles

Rear exhaust heat shields loose

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rubbers perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

factory fitted covers restricting view of some components under body

windscreen wipers noisy still clearing

Pass 8 Nov 2024 167,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rubbers perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rubber perished and cracking advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective offside hard noisy (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

factory fitted covers restricting view of some components under body

Fail 8 Nov 2024 167,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rubbers perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rubber perished and cracking advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective offside hard noisy (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

factory fitted covers restricting view of some components under body

Pass 9 Aug 2023 165,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2022 163,092 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 163,031 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 162,607 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 157,184 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 149,780 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing thin on outside

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2018 149,780 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing thin on outside

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2017 141,444 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2017 141,429 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2016 132,866 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 132,866 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rear (4.1.E.1)

brake warning light illuminated on dash

Pass 16 Apr 2015 126,660 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 119,393 miles

nearside front tyre has slight impact damage to outer sidewall

Pass 25 Apr 2013 113,074 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 105,526 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 97,899 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 97,836 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 90,456 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 82,546 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 82,645 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 74,611 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 63,916 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 54,367 miles
Pass 4 May 2005 35,600 miles

all tyres worn on edges

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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YR51 DWG is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YR51 DWG, 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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YR51 DWG is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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