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Y454 RBR

2001 Lexus LS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

119,476 mi
Last recorded119,476 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY454 RBR
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 119,476 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 101,390 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 101,322 miles

Engine management light on.

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge. 225/55R17 97W

Oil leak Slight oil leak looks to be coming from transmission. ()

Fail 2 Dec 2017 101,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light on.

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge. 225/55R17 97W

Oil leak Slight gearbox oil leak. ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 98,758 miles

Engine light on dash

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)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under tray fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 3 Jul 2015 94,903 miles

engine management light on

Pass 10 Jul 2014 90,908 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 87,727 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 81,409 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 77,245 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 67,354 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 59,018 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 58,953 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 50,542 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 39,525 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 39,520 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 37,325 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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Y454 RBR is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 Y454 RBR, 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 Y454 RBR registered?

Y454 RBR is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is Y454 RBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y454 RBR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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