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Y109 CBA

2001 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

178,132 mi
Last recorded178,132 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY109 CBA
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 178,132 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 178,132 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 170,577 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 160,008 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 156,868 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 148,629 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2021 148,629 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 140,509 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 125,204 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 120,907 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 115,647 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 94,320 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 89,605 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 83,696 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 82,136 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 79,618 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 75,795 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 70,579 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 66,575 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 60,646 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 54,399 miles

small bulge n/s/f tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2006 47,062 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 47,062 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 47,063 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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Y109 CBA is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y109 CBA, 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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Y109 CBA is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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