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Y301 GAJ

2001 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

135,171 mi
Last recorded135,171 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY301 GAJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 135,171 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 133,653 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 129,615 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 125,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 119,939 miles

EML On

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 115,896 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 108,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 104,420 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 104,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2017 98,704 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Jun 2016 89,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 May 2016 89,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 81,398 miles

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

rear tyres bald on inner edges. very close to cords. advise replacement

Fail 4 Jun 2015 81,398 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear tyres bald on inner edges. very close to cords. advise replacement

Pass 13 May 2014 73,587 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 73,031 miles

NSF tyre bald - outer edge

Pass 12 Jul 2012 71,729 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 69,586 miles

Undertrays fitted preventing full vehicle under body inspection

Pass 20 Jul 2010 66,777 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 66,753 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 62,577 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 53,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 44,860 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 39,820 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 33,296 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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Y301 GAJ is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y301 GAJ, 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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Y301 GAJ is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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