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RG51 BVH

2001 Lexus GS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,201 mi
Last recorded159,201 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 BVH
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 159,201 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 159,201 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust blowing effecting lambda reading (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 157,718 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 153,031 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 153,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched on lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched on lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 147,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (forward) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (forward) (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 147,294 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing Hub (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing Hub (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyres inner edge wear

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack End (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush Forward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush Forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 140,369 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 140,369 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 132,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 132,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 127,047 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 127,043 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nail in offside rear tyre (leaking)

nearside rear tyre slightly feathering

offside wiper blade split

Pass 25 Nov 2013 126,109 miles

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

o/side and n/side reasr tyres wearing slight on inside

rear exhaues jount is getting v/rusted

Pass 28 Nov 2012 123,149 miles

o/side front tyre wearing on inside

Fail 28 Nov 2012 123,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/side front tyre wearing on inside

Pass 9 Dec 2011 120,812 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing slight on inside

Pass 9 Dec 2010 117,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing on inside and geeting low in center

slight play in o/side and n/side of steering rack moutings

Pass 27 Nov 2009 109,872 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 102,541 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Dec 2007 94,862 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 87,442 miles

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing on inside and outside

Pass 11 Oct 2005 64,808 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 64,808 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner tread area

unable to see rear brake pad condition

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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RG51 BVH is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RG51 BVH, 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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RG51 BVH is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 6 October 2001.

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