MOT Status
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184,763 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR SUBFRAME FRONT MOUNTINGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR SUBFRAME FRONT MOUNTINGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))
BOTH REAR SUBFRAME REAR MOUNTINGS CORRODED
Fuel Pipe/s corroded FILLER AND BREATHERS ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
fuel filler pipes corroded
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
fuel filler pipes corroded
Offside Front slight play in OS steering arm
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front slight play in OS steering arm
Nearside Rear tyre 3mm
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front tyre 3mm
Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front front brake pads are down to 2mm, recommend replacing ASAP
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle Exhaust system leaking from joint. (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Lexus GS430?
Based on 15,178 MOT tests across 914 vehicles.
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17 BUT is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2005 Lexus GS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 71,840 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 GS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 17 BUT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Lexus GS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus GS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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17 BUT is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 14 October 2005.
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