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Y449 YCF

2001 Lexus LS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

261,200 mi
Last recorded261,200 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY449 YCF
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 261,200 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 261,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 253,546 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 245,920 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 237,553 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 228,367 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 221,246 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 213,445 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 204,701 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 190,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 181,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 20 Aug 2013 181,663 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 7 Aug 2012 172,741 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 172,741 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 170,064 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 167,714 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 163,880 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 160,062 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 147,768 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 127,527 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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Y449 YCF is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y449 YCF, 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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Y449 YCF is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 9 August 2001.

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