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GU51 YWF

2001 Lexus GS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,800 mi
Last recorded110,800 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 YWF
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 110,800 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front inner to outer sill seam corroded and out of shape

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

light misting of oil around steering rack pinion housing

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

slight movement in steering rack bushes

Fail 9 Dec 2017 110,575 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter joints and fixings corroded away both sides (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front inner to outer sill seam corroded and out of shape

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

light misting of oil around steering rack pinion housing

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

slight movement in steering rack bushes

Pass 31 Dec 2016 104,082 miles

EML On Advised.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Please Advise Exhaust Cracking Near Centre System, Passed Emissions But Advise Replace. Also Flanges/Bolts Correded And Need Replacing. (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy Advise Due To The Blowing Exhaust The Sound Is Slighty Louder. (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Lower Balljoint Slight Loss Of Grease.

Rear Both Rear Hub Bushes Slight Play.

Fail 31 Dec 2016 104,082 miles

EML On Advised.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Please Advise Exhaust Cracking Near Centre System, Passed Emissions But Advise Replace. Also Flanges/Bolts Correded And Need Replacing. (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy Advise Due To The Blowing Exhaust The Sound Is Slighty Louder. (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Balljoint Slight Loss Of Grease.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working Replaced. (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Both Rear Hub Bushes Slight Play.

Fail 29 Nov 2016 103,978 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT Y PIPE (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 99,486 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 99,485 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 94,521 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 92,990 miles

Both Rear Exhaust Pipes/Joints Corroded

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 90,890 miles

battery weak

exhaust in poor condition

o/s/f fog inop

Pass 8 Dec 2011 88,130 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 85,482 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 82,608 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 80,071 miles

o/s/f fog inop

Pass 9 Nov 2007 77,371 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 656,179 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 YWF is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU51 YWF, 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 YWF is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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