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YG51 TCE

2001 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

132,125 mi
Last recorded132,125 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 TCE
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 132,125 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 132,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 126,832 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe has slight surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 121,061 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 115,377 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 110,613 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly wet

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 109,105 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 105,979 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 101,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Attachment bracket. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Vale damaged. (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracked.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Attachment bracket. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 99,455 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 95,524 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 92,131 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 88,405 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 84,866 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2013 84,866 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 76,987 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 53,649 miles

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

engine light

Pass 15 Sep 2010 40,987 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 32,558 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 22,893 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 22,893 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 11,470 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 8,109 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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YG51 TCE is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YG51 TCE, 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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YG51 TCE is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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