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Y701 JTA

2001 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

184,383 mi
Last recorded184,383 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY701 JTA
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 184,383 miles

Nearside Front Fog light inoperative

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

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

Rear Both rear silencer heat shields insecure

Fail 24 Nov 2025 184,383 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light inoperative

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

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

Rear Both rear silencer heat shields insecure

Pass 18 Nov 2024 182,434 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 181,014 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 181,014 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 176,279 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 176,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 171,870 miles

engine and undercovers fitted to vehicle

Pass 12 Nov 2020 170,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bumper trim slightly adrift, but secure

Pass 7 Nov 2019 165,855 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 165,855 miles

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 149,981 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 136,060 miles

engine covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 15 Nov 2016 124,612 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 116,065 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 109,420 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 100,888 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 97,373 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 92,357 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 87,351 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 79,891 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 3 Nov 2008 72,044 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 64,137 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 53,466 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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Y701 JTA is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y701 JTA, 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 Y701 JTA registered?

Y701 JTA is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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