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EU51 EKD

2001 Lexus GS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

112,450 mi
Last recorded112,450 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 EKD
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 112,450 miles

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 9 Jan 2025 109,844 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 107,383 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 104,572 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 104,572 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 101,560 miles

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

bushes on steering rack have slight play

Pass 12 Jan 2021 99,556 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 99,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

vsc light illuminated

Pass 9 Jan 2020 97,426 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 97,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 93,594 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 89,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 49,062 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 79,186 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 72,605 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 67,787 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 62,803 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 57,067 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 52,407 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 47,153 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2008 43,226 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 39,128 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 31,560 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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EU51 EKD is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EU51 EKD, 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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EU51 EKD is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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