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Y327 PBY

2001 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

168,049 mi
Last recorded168,049 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY327 PBY
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 168,049 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to leak in exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 162,678 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive rack joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 157,683 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 155,785 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 152,953 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 152,940 miles

Emissions not tested will not let me measure engine speed keeps cutting out half way though (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 150,130 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 145,778 miles

Nearside Head light lens crazed

Offside Head light crazed

Pass 9 Mar 2018 141,720 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 137,352 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 130,046 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 125,573 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 120,118 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 115,199 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 109,704 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear & o/s/f tyres worn edges

Pass 6 Jan 2011 106,773 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 101,328 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 97,549 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 91,058 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 91,058 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 86,125 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 85,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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Y327 PBY is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y327 PBY, 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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Y327 PBY is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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