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Y597 ULD

2001 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

70,297 mi
Last recorded70,297 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY597 ULD
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 70,297 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 69,886 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 68,670 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 67,635 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 66,535 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 65,725 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 64,545 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 62,089 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 60,652 miles

n/s/f tyre and both rear tyres cracking in centre of tread, cords not visible

Fail 10 Apr 2015 60,648 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre and both rear tyres cracking in centre of tread, cords not visible

Pass 11 Apr 2014 58,435 miles

All four tyres starting to crack in middle of tread

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 55,264 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 52,485 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 49,695 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 47,314 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 42,985 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 40,416 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 33,965 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 28,983 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 28,825 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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Y597 ULD is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 Y597 ULD, 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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Y597 ULD is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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