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X242 CTU

2000 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Lexus LS430108,786 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX242 CTU
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2023

Light corrosion

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 167,387 miles

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

under body and component corrosion

Fail 22 Sep 2021 167,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 167,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on indicating a fault

front wiperblades smearing windscreen slightly

Fail 19 Apr 2014 167,216 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on indicating a fault

front wiperblades smearing windscreen slightly

Pass 15 Apr 2013 165,140 miles

engine management light on

Fail 12 Apr 2013 165,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

Pass 16 Apr 2012 159,553 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

O/s/f tyre edges badly worn.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 153,183 miles

water ingress in near side headlamp.

Pass 9 Apr 2010 144,985 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 144,963 miles

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

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

Condensation inside n/s headlamp.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 131,868 miles

Water contamination in N/S headlamp

Pass 19 Feb 2008 113,042 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges of tread

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

slight condensation in nearside headlamp

Fail 18 Feb 2008 113,042 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges of tread

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

slight condensation in nearside headlamp

Fail 2 May 2006 85,615 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2006 85,615 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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X242 CTU is a 2000 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X242 CTU, 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 X242 CTU registered?

X242 CTU is a 2000 Lexus LS430, first registered on 21 November 2000.

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