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M4 CXK

2001 Lexus GS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

171,721 mi
Last recorded171,721 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 CXK
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 171,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tint film applied. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tint film applied. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted, Unable to Fully inspect outer sills for corrosion in prescribed areas.

Fail 2 Feb 2026 171,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tint film applied. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tint film applied. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted, Unable to Fully inspect outer sills for corrosion in prescribed areas.

Pass 3 Sep 2024 171,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 167,625 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 164,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Nearside Lower Plastic side skirts fitted, Unable to Fully inspect outer sills for corrosion.

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Offside Lower Plastic side skirts fitted, Unable to Fully inspect outer sills for corrosion.

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 161,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Lower Plastic side skirts fitted, Unable to Fully inspect outer sills for corrosion.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Lower Plastic side skirts fitted, Unable to Fully inspect outer sills for corrosion.

Offside Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive From Rear Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 158,607 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 158,607 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 155,548 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 155,446 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 149,137 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front subframe & suspension components corroded

n/s/front rear lower suspension arm bush slightly separated on rubber bonding

rear subframe & suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2015 146,572 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 143,248 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 140,679 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 138,992 miles

both rear tyres inner edges worn.......

nearside front suspension arn back bush splitting.....

Pass 23 Mar 2011 133,421 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 130,131 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 128,074 miles

n/s/r tyre outer edge worn.

o/s/r tyre outer edge worn.

Fail 16 Sep 2008 128,070 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre outer edge worn.

o/s/r tyre outer edge worn.

Pass 28 Aug 2007 123,528 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 119,637 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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M4 CXK is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 M4 CXK, 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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M4 CXK is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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