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Y699 FEF

2001 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,738 mi
Last recorded125,738 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY699 FEF
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 125,738 miles

ENTIRE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HAS BEEN HEAVILY UNDERSEALED FRONT AND BACK

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 122,247 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 117,036 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 115,174 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 112,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 88,187 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 80,005 miles

both rear discs badly corroded on inner edge

Fail 17 May 2012 80,005 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear discs badly corroded on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2011 72,906 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 72,857 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2010 66,569 miles

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

n.s.f. tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 15 May 2010 66,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n.s.f. tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 May 2009 59,702 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 52,678 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 43,638 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to split on insides

Pass 27 May 2006 35,005 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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Y699 FEF is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y699 FEF, 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 Y699 FEF registered?

Y699 FEF is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 2 May 2001.

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