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MK51 XYU

2001 Lexus GS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

185,897 mi
Last recorded185,897 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 XYU
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 185,897 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 180,272 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 177,257 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 166,942 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 159,990 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 159,989 miles

Nearside Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 154,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 146,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

VSC light on

Fail 28 Apr 2017 146,958 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 97W (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

VSC light on

Pass 16 Dec 2015 139,158 miles

Unable to check outer sills fully plastic covers fitted

Unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 11 Sep 2014 136,082 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 130,089 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 123,723 miles

ADVISE O/S/F CALIPER NEEDS CHANGING SOON.

O/S/R SLIGHT PLAY IN LOWER HUB BUSH.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 115,278 miles

slight run out o/s/f brake. slight play o/s/r hub bush. slight loss of grease too both front lower ball joints. caster arms starting to split. corrosion to exhaust system middle to rear.

Pass 3 Sep 2010 29,606 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 102,563 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 91,018 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 75,657 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 59,676 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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MK51 XYU is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MK51 XYU, 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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MK51 XYU is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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