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M44 TOG

2001 Lexus GS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

167,269 mi
Last recorded167,269 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM44 TOG
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 167,269 miles

undersills corroding where vehicle has been jacked up and also at the rear of undersills.

Fail 6 Dec 2021 167,265 miles

Body insecure bonnet only on 1st catch (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

nearside headlight pattern poor

undersills corroding where vehicle has been jacked up and also at the rear of undersills.

Pass 1 Dec 2020 165,692 miles

both rear tyres wearing

Fail 1 Dec 2020 165,689 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Body component likely to become detached bonnet on 1st catch (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres wearing

Pass 27 Nov 2019 162,435 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 162,435 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 158,472 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 158,470 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 150,640 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 150,638 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 143,066 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 143,066 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective both sides (1.7.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 137,003 miles

Front pads wearing

both rear tyres wearing

Fail 22 Oct 2015 137,002 miles

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

Front pads wearing

both rear tyres wearing

Pass 20 Oct 2014 130,678 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 130,676 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 125,013 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 124,979 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 124,670 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 124,657 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 121,594 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 121,594 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 121,587 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

nearside front wiper in poor condition

steering rack has slight movement in bushes

Pass 1 Sep 2010 115,953 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 106,011 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 94,441 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 84,726 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 71,866 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 52,139 miles

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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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M44 TOG is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 M44 TOG, 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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M44 TOG is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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