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GU51 YLY

2001 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

143,073 mi
Last recorded143,073 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 YLY
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 143,073 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 141,607 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside Front Upper & Offside Front Upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 140,537 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 138,313 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 135,953 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 132,411 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 129,497 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 127,797 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 123,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 119,306 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 119,306 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 115,314 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 112,727 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2015 112,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 106,476 miles

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)

nearside front brake has a slight bind

Pass 24 Oct 2013 99,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 91,829 miles

x2 rear exhaust back box sections outer skin corroding

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2011 72,748 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 72,722 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s front sidelight dim

Pass 4 Nov 2010 74,370 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 71,200 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 64,848 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 64,580 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 51,137 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 47,003 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 39,586 miles

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 24 Aug 2005 32,538 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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GU51 YLY is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 GU51 YLY, 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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GU51 YLY is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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