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UOC 97

2000 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

168,628 mi
Last recorded168,628 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 Lexus LS430108,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOC 97
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2000
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 168,628 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 164,874 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 162,629 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 158,055 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 155,783 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 152,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 145,917 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 141,994 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 134,388 miles

engine management light is illuminated

Fail 30 Nov 2016 134,388 miles

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

engine management light is illuminated

Pass 9 Dec 2015 127,819 miles

engine management light is illuminated

Pass 29 Nov 2014 122,634 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 114,950 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 5 Dec 2012 108,129 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 101,585 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 100,718 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 97,365 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 89,294 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 80,247 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 72,536 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 62,502 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 59,550 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 59,550 miles

Nearside 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)

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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UOC 97 is a 2000 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UOC 97, 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 UOC 97 registered?

UOC 97 is a 2000 Lexus LS430, first registered on 22 November 2000.

Is UOC 97 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UOC 97 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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