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Y217 UGX

2001 Lexus LS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

245,629 mi
Last recorded245,629 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY217 UGX
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 245,629 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 237,154 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D-bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 237,154 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure. (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D-bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both boxes. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 229,085 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 214,901 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 199,813 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 188,863 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 188,863 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 178,702 miles

Nearside and Offside front lower arm rear bushes perishing

Fail 14 Nov 2013 178,702 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside and Offside front lower arm rear bushes perishing

Pass 13 Nov 2012 165,428 miles

bonat shocks not strong enough to hold the bonat

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2011 154,995 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Nov 2011 154,989 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear tyres on limit heavily worn inner edge advise tracking check

Fail 17 Nov 2010 144,158 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 144,158 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 126,207 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 109,973 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 109,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 91,028 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 74,748 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 57,385 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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Y217 UGX is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y217 UGX, 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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Y217 UGX is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 7 July 2001.

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