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ML51 YDH

2001 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,469 mi
Last recorded155,469 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 YDH
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 155,469 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear (at rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower outer ball joint/bush play (rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

bonnet safety catch seized

under-body corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2021 155,469 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear (at rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower outer ball joint/bush play (rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

bonnet safety catch seized

under-body corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2019 152,938 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive and diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (at rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension components corroded

bonnet safety catch seized

Pass 6 Aug 2018 150,767 miles

all suspension parts corroding

bleeping alarm sounding in car

bonnet safety catch siezed

Fail 3 Aug 2018 150,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

all suspension parts corroding

bleeping alarm sounding in car

bonnet safety catch siezed

both rear park brake cable outer casings broken

Pass 3 Aug 2017 145,766 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 145,766 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 136,615 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7 mm center tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 mm center tread (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all showing corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 106,489 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)

bonnet catch not working

eml on

Fail 10 Aug 2015 106,489 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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)

bonnet catch not working

eml on

Pass 23 Jul 2014 84,614 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 84,614 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 69,010 miles

both rear coil springs very rusty

front brake pads worn near limits

n/s front brake slighty binding

Fail 5 Jun 2012 65,480 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2012 65,480 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 62,059 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 56,637 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 53,219 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 50,337 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 46,812 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 41,853 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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ML51 YDH is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ML51 YDH, 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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ML51 YDH is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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