Lexus LS430 - 2001
244.5 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2001 is 372.8 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus LS430, model year 2001.
Sample size: 187 cars, 371 tests and 907 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 187 cars
The 2001 Lexus LS430 demonstrates a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 244 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 34% better than the average of 369. Notably, it excels in brake performance, having 69 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 59% less than the average. The model also shows fewer issues in steering, visibility, and body structure, although it does perform worse than average in wheels, suspensions, and axles. Additionally, as mileage increases, defect rates for the Lexus rise gradually, with cars over 124,000 miles having 386 defects per 100 vehicles. Overall, the LS430 stands out for its reliability in key categories compared to its peers.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 187 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 58.7% better
69.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 167.0 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 30.8% better
17.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 28.6% better
21.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.4 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 19.2% better
71.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 88.1 / 100 tests
- Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 25.1% better
218.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 292.4 / 100 tests
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 39.2% better
43.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 71.9 / 100 tests
- Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 86.3% better
2.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 16.1 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 17.6% better
45.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 55.6 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 84
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 79
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 65
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 64
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 46
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 40
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 36
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 29
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 27
Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 24
Serious faults (Top 10)
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 16
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
Parking brake inoperative on one side, or in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight line
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Parking brake efficiency: less than 50% of the required value
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 5