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BV51 WVO

2001 Lexus GS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

173,247 mi
Last recorded173,247 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 WVO
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 173,247 miles

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 7 Oct 2020 171,156 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underside surface corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2019 167,265 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Underside Corroded In Places

Pass 27 Oct 2018 161,865 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 155,428 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 147,851 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 139,730 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 139,730 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 123,264 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 112,158 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 112,158 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 233,862 miles

Battery insecure

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 233,856 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 230,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering

Pass 19 Aug 2009 222,313 miles

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

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

front number plate starting to delaminate

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 30 Aug 2008 196,972 miles

SLIGHT PLAY/MOVEMENT IN UPPER PART OF STEERING COLUMN.

MOBILE PHONE HOLDER FITTED TO O/S AREA OF SCREEN. REMOVED AT TIME OF TEST.

O/S/F SEAT BELT TWISTED.

Pass 29 Aug 2007 169,643 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM

Fail 1 Sep 2006 144,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 144,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BV51 WVO is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 BV51 WVO, 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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BV51 WVO is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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