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Y238 MAK

2001 Lexus LS430

Green Lpg 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

90,973 mi
Last recorded90,973 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY238 MAK
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 90,973 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to become detached.

Pass 7 Oct 2024 82,286 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Numerous areas have minor surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 74,802 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 73,326 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 68,707 miles

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

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 31 Jul 2020 65,258 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 57,179 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 57,173 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 55,682 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 49,213 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays and plastic outer sills fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2015 47,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 45,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 44,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 40,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2012 40,954 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2011 33,253 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 31,581 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 29,915 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 26,952 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 23,482 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 19,344 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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Y238 MAK is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Green with a 4,293cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 Y238 MAK, 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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Y238 MAK is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 6 August 2001.

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