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X236 OBA

2001 Lexus LS430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

144,261 mi
Last recorded144,261 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX236 OBA
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 144,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2025 144,258 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 143,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2022 137,760 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 131,463 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 130,435 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 29 Jun 2018 127,328 miles

Oil Leak

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2017 121,615 miles

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 115,251 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Jun 2015 110,036 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 103,583 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 99,288 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 93,548 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 93,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 80,466 miles

advise eml light illuminated on dash .

advise full brake inspection req front discs appear slightly worn .

Pass 24 Sep 2009 69,816 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear tyre has cracks on inside wall

Fail 24 Sep 2009 69,816 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear tyre has cracks on inside wall

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 63,836 miles

engine management light on

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 16 Sep 2008 63,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

engine management light on

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 31 Jul 2007 52,339 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 36,537 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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X236 OBA is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 X236 OBA, 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 X236 OBA registered?

X236 OBA is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 10 January 2001.

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