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H12 HMJ

2001 Lexus GS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,977 mi
Last recorded87,977 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 HMJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 87,977 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 85,377 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 80,978 miles

Central Rear rear sub frame corrodewd

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 76,873 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 76,185 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 75,498 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2017 74,734 miles

Check Engine Light Illuminated

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust System Corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2016 72,501 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 69,114 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 67,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

O/S/R Exhaust box rusty.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 67,985 miles

O/S/R Exhaust box rusty.

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 63,399 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 57,194 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 57,193 miles

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

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre too close to be repaired

Pass 29 Oct 2011 53,240 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer wall

Pass 20 Oct 2010 48,930 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 42,932 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 35,699 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 31,024 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall heavily damaged but no cords showing at time of test

Pass 9 May 2006 24,898 miles

n/s front tyre cut

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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H12 HMJ is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 H12 HMJ, 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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H12 HMJ is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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