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RL51 ZKV

2001 Lexus GS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

102,576 mi
Last recorded102,576 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 ZKV
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 102,576 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 101,865 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 101,128 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 100,382 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 99,515 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 99,515 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 98,809 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 98,808 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 98,338 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 97,409 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 96,077 miles

Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate offside and nearside (4.1.D.4)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 94,725 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 93,398 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 91,951 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 90,079 miles

Front brake discs and pads slightly worn

Nearside Rear 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 27 Feb 2013 87,901 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 86,515 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 86,515 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 83,547 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 81,139 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 78,429 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 75,973 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 73,204 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM JOINTS CORRODED

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 19 Apr 2006 70,447 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 69,922 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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RL51 ZKV is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 RL51 ZKV, 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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What year was RL51 ZKV registered?

RL51 ZKV is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 22 September 2001.

Is RL51 ZKV safe to buy?

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