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Y708 MTM

2001 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

187,651 mi
Last recorded187,651 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY708 MTM
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 187,651 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 176,574 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 176,534 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected main subframe corroded/split (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected main subframe badly corroded/split (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2023 170,931 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 169,592 miles

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))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 165,374 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 159,684 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 159,684 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 158,689 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 151,000 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 146,651 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 146,650 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 140,594 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 131,053 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 131,053 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 124,319 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 124,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 114,673 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 108,613 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 106,139 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 98,466 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 90,682 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 84,829 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 84,785 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 74,617 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 66,404 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 25 Aug 2005 57,712 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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Y708 MTM is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y708 MTM, 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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Y708 MTM is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 10 July 2001.

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