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R9 VJW

2000 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,876 mi
Last recorded129,876 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Lexus LS430108,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 VJW
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 129,876 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres Bald On Edges replace ASAP 225/55 R17 budget (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 129,876 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres Bald On Edges replace ASAP 225/55 R17 budget (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced bulb adrift from light (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 May 2025 125,913 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 125,907 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

advise bonnet and boot struts

Pass 4 Apr 2024 119,783 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective water in light (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 114,801 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 114,801 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 112,174 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 112,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 107,070 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 107,070 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2020 103,314 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 97,305 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 89,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald in inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 89,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald in inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 83,858 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 83,858 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 80,555 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 77,202 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)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 74,215 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 70,576 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 67,110 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 63,388 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 58,509 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 58,509 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2008 53,182 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 42,462 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 42,462 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 41,945 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 41,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R9 VJW is a 2000 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R9 VJW, 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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R9 VJW is a 2000 Lexus LS430, first registered on 13 December 2000.

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