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C3 JML

2001 Lexus GS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,626 mi
Last recorded122,626 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 JML
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 122,626 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 121,309 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 119,897 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 118,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 116,207 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 116,207 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 114,097 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 108,103 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 100,399 miles

Nearside Front steering rack sweating

Pass 17 Aug 2018 92,252 miles

steering rack damp

Pass 25 Aug 2017 88,966 miles

exhaust corroded

o/s/r exhaust corroded & cracked

Fail 17 Aug 2017 88,934 miles

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

exhaust corroded

o/s/r exhaust corroded & cracked

Pass 11 Aug 2016 86,430 miles

nearside of steering rack damp

Pass 14 Aug 2015 83,610 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 83,607 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 78,653 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 73,927 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 68,023 miles

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

Unable to test metal brake pipes where routed within plastic tubing.

Unable to test outer sills due to plastic covers.

Fail 1 Jun 2012 68,023 miles

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

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

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

Unable to test metal brake pipes where routed within plastic tubing.

Unable to test outer sills due to plastic covers.

Pass 23 May 2011 63,502 miles

unable to test brake pipes where routed through plastic covers and over fuel tank

Pass 26 May 2010 58,562 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Unable to test metal brake pipes where routed in/above plastic covers and fuel tank.

Unable to test outer sills due to plastic covers.

Pass 2 Jun 2009 54,008 miles

unable to test brake pipes where routed behind plastic covers

Fail 2 Jun 2009 54,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

unable to test brake pipes where routed behind plastic covers

Pass 2 Jun 2008 47,511 miles

Both front tyres slight wear inner edges.

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

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

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

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

Unable to test metal brake pipes where routed above covers, heat shields and fuel tank.

Unable to test outer sills due to plastic covers.

Pass 5 Jun 2007 41,794 miles

Rear o/s & n/s tyres getting low on inside edges.

Unable to test metal brake pipes where routed behind shields and fuel tank.

Fail 5 Jun 2007 41,794 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Advise front steering tracking.

Rear n/s & o/s tyres getting low on inside edges.

Unable to test metal brake pipes where routed behind shields and fuel tank.

Pass 7 Jun 2006 35,553 miles

all brake pads half worn

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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C3 JML is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C3 JML, 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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C3 JML is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 25 March 2001.

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