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W2 SAE

2001 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

113,811 mi
Last recorded113,811 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW2 SAE
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 113,811 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 113,811 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 111,768 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 111,768 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 109,519 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 109,519 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2022 105,341 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 96,871 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 92,591 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 84,834 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 77,646 miles

Front auxiliary belt deteriorated

Nearside Front bottom arm bonded bush cracking heavily

Offside Front bottom arm bonded bush cracking heavily

Pass 5 May 2017 74,876 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 71,937 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 69,397 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 66,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 62,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding but not showing on rolling brake tester

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 60,099 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 57,069 miles

Offside front wiper smearing slightly but still giving good visability

Pass 5 May 2010 54,437 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 51,581 miles

Slight cut in sidewall of o/s/r tyre.

Pass 12 May 2008 48,510 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 44,959 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 41,710 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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W2 SAE is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W2 SAE, 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 W2 SAE registered?

W2 SAE is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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