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S3 EBT

2001 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

184,921 mi
Last recorded184,921 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 EBT
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 184,921 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 181,117 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 180,743 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 178,169 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 176,099 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 168,339 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 168,339 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 149,010 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 149,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 135,864 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges ///

Pass 27 Aug 2013 100,839 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edge no cord's shown at time of test

Fail 27 Aug 2013 100,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edge no cord's shown at time of test

Pass 21 Aug 2012 66,559 miles

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

full exhaust system corroded at joint's

Fail 21 Aug 2012 66,559 miles

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

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

both front tyre's worn on outside edge's

full exhaust system corroded at joint's

Pass 22 Aug 2011 35,314 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

n/s door mirror missing

Pass 26 Aug 2010 33,294 miles

Oil leak

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Aug 2009 30,559 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 26,706 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 24,604 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 24,604 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 22,057 miles

Front tyres slight wear on edges

Pass 19 Aug 2005 19,026 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S3 EBT is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S3 EBT, 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 S3 EBT registered?

S3 EBT is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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