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M100 FEN

2001 Lexus GS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

172,227 mi
Last recorded172,227 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2009
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 FEN
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2009 172,227 miles

all 4 tyres close to limit

o/s/f & n/s/f lower arm rear bushes poor

Fail 3 Dec 2009 172,227 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all 4 tyres close to limit

o/s/f & n/s/f lower arm rear bushes poor

Pass 18 Dec 2008 152,841 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

unabel to fully check hydrolic system due to rain water

Fail 12 Dec 2008 152,841 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

unabel to fully check hydrolic system due to rain water

Fail 24 Dec 2007 130,135 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges and have cuts to their treads

both sills covered by plastic trims

engine management light on

Pass 24 Dec 2007 130,135 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges and have cuts to their treads

both sills covered by plastic trims

engine management light on

Pass 8 Dec 2006 98,152 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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M100 FEN is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M100 FEN, 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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What year was M100 FEN registered?

M100 FEN is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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