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L5 RFK

2000 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

180,765 mi
Last recorded180,765 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Lexus LS430108,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 RFK
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 180,765 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 173,515 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 164,973 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 154,315 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 154,315 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 140,898 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 132,066 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 132,066 miles

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

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

Engine management light illuminated

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 129,612 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 129,612 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 127,600 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 125,687 miles

Boot struts weak.

Exhaust Box offside ratteling internal.

Please note if chip/crack in drivers screen gets bigger it will not pass MOT.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 116,101 miles

engine management light showing

Pass 20 Jul 2010 107,810 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

e.m.l showing

Pass 17 Jul 2009 97,589 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 88,893 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 88,893 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 81,441 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 73,312 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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L5 RFK is a 2000 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2000 Lexus LS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 108,786 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 L5 RFK, 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 26 years old, this Lexus LS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L5 RFK registered?

L5 RFK is a 2000 Lexus LS430, first registered on 12 December 2000.

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