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A4 DFP

2000 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,555 mi
Last recorded101,555 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS43098,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 DFP
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 101,555 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 101,555 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 89,508 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 89,317 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 77,337 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 77,324 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 76,440 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 75,495 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 74,472 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 72,619 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 70,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 69,202 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 67,221 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads only just pass MOT (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 65,079 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 62,692 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 59,252 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 55,183 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 51,596 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 48,799 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 45,792 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 42,362 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 42,361 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 38,249 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 33,456 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS430?

Based on 15,178 MOT tests across 914 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
5,150
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
914
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 473
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 179
position lamp(s) not working 155
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 142
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A4 DFP is a 2000 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2000 Lexus GS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 98,112 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A4 DFP, 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 26 years old, this Lexus GS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A4 DFP is a 2000 Lexus GS430, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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