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Y977 FAH

2001 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

95,766 mi
Last recorded95,766 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY977 FAH
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 95,766 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 87,059 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 80,071 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 72,504 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 65,935 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 61,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 56,595 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 56,595 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 50,209 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 50,209 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 45,583 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 31 Oct 2016 38,947 miles

Front disc pads wearing thin

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 32,088 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 32,036 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 31,649 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 30,664 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 30,598 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 30,398 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 27,640 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 26,114 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 24,703 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 22,419 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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Y977 FAH is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y977 FAH, 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 Y977 FAH registered?

Y977 FAH is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y977 FAH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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