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GY51 KTU

2001 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,968 mi
Last recorded138,968 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 KTU
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 138,968 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 126,506 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 114,954 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 114,811 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction code is P1651 (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 103,057 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 94,883 miles

driver wiper blade frayed at ends but still clears windscreen

Fail 9 Mar 2017 94,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 85,323 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 77,027 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 65,637 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 64,405 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 64,403 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 59,344 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 55,145 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyre treads starting to wear low.

rear exhaust system slightly deteriated (corroded).

Pass 17 Mar 2010 50,592 miles

engine management warning lamp staying on

front brake pads wearing low

rear exhaust silencers and centre pipes corroding where they join

Fail 21 Mar 2009 47,450 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 47,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 43,738 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 41,785 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 35,188 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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GY51 KTU is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY51 KTU, 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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GY51 KTU is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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