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FA51 YWL

2001 Lexus GS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,001 mi
Last recorded128,001 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 YWL
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 128,001 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 126,872 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From front pipe and feed pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 120,489 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 120,478 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 116,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 110,911 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted offside and nearside

suspension components have corrosion

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

Pass 24 Nov 2017 102,645 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 102,645 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 98,289 miles

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

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

under trays

under trays

Pass 11 Nov 2015 90,907 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 84,602 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise nsf tyre outer side wall cut but not exposing ply or cords

advise nsr and osr tyres inner edges

advise slight play in steering rack mountings

Pass 4 Nov 2014 84,602 miles

advise nsf tyre outer side wall cut but not exposing ply or cords

advise nsr and osr tyres inner edges

advise slight play in steering rack mountings

Pass 19 Nov 2013 78,895 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 72,658 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 65,647 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 57,381 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 51,276 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 51,276 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 45,418 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 45,418 miles

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

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

advise rear pads look low

Pass 2 Nov 2007 39,548 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 33,029 miles

rear number plate starting to peel off

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 YWL is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YWL, 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 YWL is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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