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Y849 NFG

2001 Lexus LS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

143,201 mi
Last recorded143,201 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY849 NFG
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 143,201 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 132,443 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 119,666 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 112,974 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 107,326 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 101,273 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 97,532 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 95,212 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 92,012 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 91,163 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 87,386 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 82,548 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 76,249 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 73,809 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 73,809 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 79,142 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 66,437 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 61,011 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 56,650 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 49,287 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 44,540 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 38,172 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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Y849 NFG is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 Y849 NFG, 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 Y849 NFG registered?

Y849 NFG is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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