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Y866 XBU

2001 Lexus LS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,952 mi
Last recorded148,952 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY866 XBU
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 148,952 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 144,294 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 141,686 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 141,633 miles

Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting missing Hub bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2023 139,225 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 139,190 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NS + OS inner wheel archs / sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 130,087 miles

Manufactures engine and body & Sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 9 Feb 2022 129,667 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Manufactures engine and body & Sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 8 Feb 2021 112,029 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to tread markers (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 100,657 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 93,054 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2019 93,054 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2018 91,016 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 88,814 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2017

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin pads 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 83,557 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 81,042 miles

slight grease leak from both front trackrod end boots

slight leak from N/S/F lower balljoint boot

Fail 27 Jan 2014 75,886 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 75,886 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 70,367 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 66,798 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 61,812 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 56,680 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 51,453 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 46,432 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 46,432 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 38,646 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 34,000 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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Y866 XBU is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y866 XBU, 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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Y866 XBU is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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