Lexus LS430 MOT pass rate
84.9% of 1,835 Lexus LS430 MOT tests pass.
At 84.9%, the LS430 passes slightly less often than the average across all Lexus models (88.9%).
The Lexus LS430 passes its MOT 84.9% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | too few tests (3) | 3 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 85.0% | 1,832 | 130,135 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the Lexus LS430
The most common reason the Lexus LS430 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 54.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 54.1% | Not working |
| Brakes | 41.2% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Suspension | 29.7% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 22.1% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Tyres | 18.5% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Visibility | 15.4% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 13.2% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Steering | 3.9% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Identification of the vehicle | 3.4% | Inscription illegible |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.5% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
Related Lexus models
- Lexus SC430 — 84.8% pass rate
- Lexus LS400 — 81.8% pass rate
- Lexus GS450H — 81.7% pass rate
- Lexus RX350 — 77.5% pass rate
- Lexus LS — 88.9% pass rate
- Lexus IS300 — 80.0% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the Lexus LS430?
- 84.9% of Lexus LS430 MOT tests pass, based on 1,835 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the Lexus LS430?
- The most common reason the Lexus LS430 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 54.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the Lexus LS430's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the Lexus service history guide for how to check and keep one.