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GS51 LEX

2001 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

172,391 mi
Last recorded172,391 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGS51 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 May 2026 172,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both (inner sills ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Cover sills fitted

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

Pass 14 May 2025 159,869 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 150,025 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 146,153 miles
Fail 6 May 2023 146,153 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2022 140,364 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 132,742 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 126,294 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 110,914 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 100,788 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2017 89,542 miles

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 22 Jan 2017 89,310 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst lower joint (7.1.2)

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

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 2 Dec 2015 81,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 72,466 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 69,181 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 69,181 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 65,830 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 63,882 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 63,882 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 61,350 miles

brake squeal

slight knock from front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 3 Feb 2010 59,124 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 56,419 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 53,589 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 53,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 47,420 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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GS51 LEX is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GS51 LEX, 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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GS51 LEX is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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