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KG51 BXE

2001 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

200,322 mi
Last recorded200,322 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 BXE
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 200,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2022 195,075 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 191,720 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 189,010 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 185,917 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 180,199 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 180,199 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2017 178,230 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 171,791 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 167,131 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 162,801 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 162,801 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 160,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Plastic covers fitted obscuring inner/outer sills

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 150,904 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 139,417 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 133,259 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 127,930 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 59,579 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 117,663 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 106,296 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KG51 BXE 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 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 KG51 BXE, 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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KG51 BXE is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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