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Y878 AJF

2001 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

166,365 mi
Last recorded166,365 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY878 AJF
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 166,365 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

suspension under body corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2021 163,686 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 161,640 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 161,292 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 160,942 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 160,602 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 160,188 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 159,008 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 156,670 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge,,,o/s/r tyre side wall damaged

Fail 26 Jun 2014 156,670 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge,,,o/s/r tyre side wall damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2013 145,399 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 134,152 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 134,151 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 7 May 2011 121,069 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 118,721 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 112,999 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 106,239 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 106,239 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 88,586 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 64,928 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 64,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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Y878 AJF is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y878 AJF, 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 Y878 AJF registered?

Y878 AJF is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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