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FA51 YBY

2001 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,291 mi
Last recorded68,291 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 YBY
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 68,291 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 68,291 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 66,552 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 63,395 miles

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

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

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 21 Aug 2014 63,395 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 19 Aug 2013 59,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Has Several Deep Cuts In Outer Wall But Not To Cords

Pass 23 Aug 2012 56,668 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 52,884 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer wall scuffed-not exposing inner chords.

nearside rear tyre outer wall scuffed-not exposing inner chords.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 46,969 miles

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

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)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 40,916 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 40,916 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 36,860 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 36,860 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 31,091 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 24,821 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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FA51 YBY is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FA51 YBY, 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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FA51 YBY is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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