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GY51 YWZ

2001 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,891 mi
Last recorded162,891 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 162,891 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 162,732 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

engine management warning lamp illuminated on dash indicating fault.

Pass 19 Jul 2011 121,499 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 121,498 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)

Bulb out in high level brake light.

Engine management warning light on.

Exhaust blowing at offside front.

Wiper blades split.

Pass 22 Jul 2010 79,828 miles

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

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

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

front discs scored

Pass 10 Oct 2008 75,697 miles

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

battery weak

sign of damage repair to nearside front

vsc fault lamp on and tracking requires attention

wipers not the best

Fail 29 Sep 2008 75,697 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

battery weak

sign of damage repair to nearside front

wipers not the best

Pass 3 Jul 2007 70,405 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2007 70,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 64,643 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 52,999 miles

rear tyres close to 1.6mm

Pass 22 Sep 2005 52,999 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 YWZ is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GY51 YWZ, 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 YWZ is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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