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AIG 5211

2001 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

189,369 mi
Last recorded189,369 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIG 5211
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 189,369 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 174,143 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under sealer sprayed on vehicle chassis

Fail 9 Jan 2019 174,088 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Covered in underseal and sill covers fitted

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 169,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

eml lamp on

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2018 168,873 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

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

Both front tyres edges worn and tyres cracking

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 166,386 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 160,206 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 160,043 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front rear suspension bush slight deteriorated

Offside Front rear suspension bush slight deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2015 153,821 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 153,820 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 150,558 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear suspension coil-spring lower end is missing

Pass 3 Apr 2013 143,951 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front sideltght is dim

offside rear coil spring has a small section missing at bottom

Fail 30 Mar 2013 143,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front sideltght is dim

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear coil spring has a small section missing at bottom

Pass 31 Mar 2012 136,534 miles

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

underside is slightly corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2011 131,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 131,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 123,442 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 105,193 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2009 105,193 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 88,562 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 73,510 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 60,104 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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AIG 5211 is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2001 Lexus GS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 94,622 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 AIG 5211, 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 25 years old, this Lexus GS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AIG 5211 is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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