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Y309 TLE

2001 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

142,369 mi
Last recorded142,369 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY309 TLE
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 142,369 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 141,371 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 139,067 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 136,108 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 136,106 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 133,629 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 129,610 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 118,326 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 118,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner side light not working

Pass 4 Mar 2015 104,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2014 96,581 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 96,581 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 90,635 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 85,157 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 78,189 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 74,450 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 62,950 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 56,585 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 42,216 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 41,992 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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Y309 TLE is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y309 TLE, 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 Y309 TLE registered?

Y309 TLE is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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