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Y706 YRS

2001 Lexus LS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

152,861 mi
Last recorded152,861 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY706 YRS
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 152,861 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front steering rack damp both sides

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both rear back boxes (6.1.2 (a))

covers fitted all under side

Pass 21 Oct 2024 149,244 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))

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))

covers fitted all over underside

Pass 26 Oct 2023 143,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 138,418 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 135,634 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2021 132,301 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

under trays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 28 May 2020 129,975 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 4 Jan 2019 128,652 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring inspection

Fail 4 Jan 2019 128,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 12 Jan 2018 122,164 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)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens deterioated (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine covers ,undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some items

Pass 3 Jan 2017 114,993 miles

Rear tyres wearing thin.

Fail 3 Jan 2017 114,993 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear tyres wearing thin.

Pass 11 Jan 2016 108,471 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing thin on outer edge.

Undertrays and engine covers fitted.

Pass 9 Jan 2015 104,710 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light is on

nearside front foglight not working

offside front tyre slightly worn on the outer edge

Fail 3 Jan 2015 104,697 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light is on

nearside front foglight not working

offside front tyre slightly worn on the outer edge

Pass 14 Jan 2014 100,356 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

alloy wheels corroded

engine management light is on

Pass 14 Jan 2013 98,294 miles

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

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)

bonnet struts faulty

engine management light is on

Pass 12 Jan 2012 93,759 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 88,980 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 85,450 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 85,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 80,686 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 76,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 61,323 miles

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

advise brake pad warning light coming on

Pass 31 Jan 2006 40,762 miles

slight play evident at steering column

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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Y706 YRS is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y706 YRS, 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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Y706 YRS is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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