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Y688 FNH

2001 Lexus LS430

White Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

163,316 mi
Last recorded163,316 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY688 FNH
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 163,316 miles

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

General corrosion to the under-body, sub-frames and suspension components

Pass 15 Jan 2024 159,645 miles

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

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Pass 16 Jan 2023 149,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 149,005 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 141,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 22 Jan 2021 141,892 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Apr 2019 139,811 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR & FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 139,810 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick REAR & FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR & FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 131,586 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 120,533 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 116,159 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 116,119 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 113,294 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 110,084 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 103,363 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 96,940 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 87,809 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 85,844 miles

rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 21 Feb 2007 84,535 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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Y688 FNH is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in White with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y688 FNH, 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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Y688 FNH is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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