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Y273 WDV

2001 Lexus LS430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,914 mi
Last recorded83,914 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY273 WDV
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 83,914 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 83,914 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 77,606 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 70,028 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 63,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2023 63,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 61,857 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 61,857 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 58,573 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 56,829 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 56,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 53,213 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 46,992 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 45,714 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2015 44,395 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 39,510 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2013 36,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 27 Jun 2013 36,308 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2012 32,722 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 28,208 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 26,464 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear numberplate cracked and delaminating

Pass 30 Jun 2009 25,153 miles

rear numberplate cracked and starting to delaminate

Pass 26 Jun 2008 23,843 miles

rear numberplate cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2007 22,231 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 20,375 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)

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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Y273 WDV is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y273 WDV, 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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Y273 WDV is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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