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Y309 XHH

2001 Lexus LS430

Blue Lpg 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

223,514 mi
Last recorded223,514 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY309 XHH
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 223,514 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills damaged and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorating and has many repairs

fuel tank and filler pipes corroded

offside front door and boot lid corroded and holed- no sharp protrusions

undertrays and sill covers obscuring testable items

Fail 5 Dec 2025 223,513 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills damaged and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorating and has many repairs

fuel tank and filler pipes corroded

offside front door and boot lid corroded and holed- no sharp protrusions

undertrays and sill covers obscuring testable items

Pass 19 Dec 2024 220,431 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses tarnishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sills damaged and corroded Boot floor corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorating and has many repairs

fuel tank corroding

offside front door and tailgate corroded and holed - no sharp protrusions

sill covers and under trays preventing full inspection of testable items

Pass 4 Aug 2023 216,552 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside registration lamp dim

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 216,552 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside registration lamp dim

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 211,681 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 211,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 209,224 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 204,074 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17W (5.2.3 (e))

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

coolant level very low

o/s/f brake pad sensor wiring damaged due too contact with wheel

Fail 7 May 2020 203,934 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17W (5.2.3 (e))

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

both headlight lenses deteriorating slightly effecting the beam pattern

coolant level very low

o/s/f brake pad sensor wiring damaged due too contact with wheel

o/s/r exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 17 May 2019 195,254 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2019 194,866 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 187,424 miles

Body has slight corrosion Rear Sub frame showing heavy corrosion but still appears to be structurally sound. (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel tank filler pipe corroded ()

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak at front exhaust Y section do to corrosion (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Air suspension levelling valve modified but not seriously weakened Air levelling valve not fully secured (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak Engine oil leaks ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 183,887 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 173,110 miles

Engine covers / Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Oct 2014 157,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2014 157,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 139,893 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 130,088 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 112,992 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 100,558 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 86,293 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 72,423 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 55,545 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 42,990 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 31,885 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 31,315 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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Y309 XHH is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 Y309 XHH, 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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Y309 XHH is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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