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RD51 YSE

2001 Lexus LS430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

178,111 mi
Last recorded178,111 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD51 YSE
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 178,111 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 167,242 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 152,499 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 138,924 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 138,924 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 126,030 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 125,891 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 115,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 109,539 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 109,539 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2018 102,145 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 96,274 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Sep 2016 92,618 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 88,400 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 82,369 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 78,980 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 73,348 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 68,045 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 63,912 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 58,278 miles

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)

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2008 51,468 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 51,468 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 47,557 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 43,844 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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RD51 YSE is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RD51 YSE, 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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RD51 YSE is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 20 October 2001.

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