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DXZ 5965

2001 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,067 mi
Last recorded157,067 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDXZ 5965
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 157,067 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 157,017 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 147,372 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 146,351 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 140,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust joints very rusty

n/s windscreen has a chip

Fail 11 Sep 2014 140,956 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust joints very rusty

n/s windscreen has a chip

Fail 18 Sep 2013 135,551 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 135,551 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 129,841 miles

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

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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)

engine warning light on.

Fail 6 Oct 2011 122,707 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

slight damage to n/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 6 Oct 2011 122,707 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

slight damage to n/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 12 Oct 2010 120,160 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 110,324 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 98,998 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 82,345 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 70,288 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 68,250 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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DXZ 5965 is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DXZ 5965, 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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What year was DXZ 5965 registered?

DXZ 5965 is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 22 January 2001.

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