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X49 RNV

2000 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

186,703 mi
Last recorded186,703 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Lexus LS430108,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX49 RNV
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 186,703 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 182,848 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 182,818 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear suspension drops when engines turned off

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2021 182,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear suspension drops when engines turned off

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2017 179,837 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack along bottom of windscreen (8.3.1d)

full under covers fitted and engine cover

Pass 21 Nov 2016 167,016 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 166,990 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 145,836 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 145,828 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 137,456 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 109,406 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 101,495 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 89,521 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 76,414 miles

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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X49 RNV is a 2000 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X49 RNV, 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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X49 RNV is a 2000 Lexus LS430, first registered on 20 November 2000.

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