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M222 TAY

2001 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,009 mi
Last recorded130,009 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM222 TAY
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2025 130,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 129,623 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 129,060 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 128,485 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 126,730 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 122,707 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 119,357 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 115,524 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 111,772 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 101,499 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 98,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 91,958 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 84,144 miles

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

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 31 Jul 2009 78,222 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 72,345 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 65,377 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 58,160 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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M222 TAY is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Lexus LS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 102,548 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 M222 TAY, 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 25 years old, this Lexus LS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M222 TAY registered?

M222 TAY is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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