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Y433 LVT

2001 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,515 mi
Last recorded140,515 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY433 LVT
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 140,515 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 140,088 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 140,088 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 139,313 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 139,313 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 138,067 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 135,069 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 135,065 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier needs attention (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 132,954 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

surface rust

Pass 5 Mar 2020 132,019 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 126,942 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 121,043 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 114,220 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 106,882 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 98,459 miles

bonnet relese cable broken

Pass 17 Mar 2014 89,042 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 77,563 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 69,240 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 69,240 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 57,900 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 57,900 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 44,679 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 44,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 36,368 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 31,425 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 25,939 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 22,869 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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Y433 LVT is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y433 LVT, 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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What year was Y433 LVT registered?

Y433 LVT is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y433 LVT safe to buy?

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