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WX51 CFE

2001 Lexus GS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

182,619 mi
Last recorded182,619 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 CFE
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 182,619 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 182,117 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 182,096 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 180,608 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 170,849 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 170,848 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 161,877 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 161,536 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits probably due to exhaust leak (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 154,386 miles

offside and nearside front exhaust blowing slightly

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

window screen has damage to zone A & B but not in drivers view

Fail 24 Nov 2015 154,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

offside and nearside front exhaust blowing slightly

window screen has damage to zone A & B but not in drivers view

Pass 28 Jan 2014 144,926 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 144,804 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 136,833 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 127,743 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 127,743 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 114,818 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 105,643 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 95,001 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 95,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front 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 18 Jun 2008 70,959 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 62,216 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edge

Fail 28 Aug 2007 62,216 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Both front tyres are bald on inner edges.

Pass 31 Aug 2006 48,270 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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WX51 CFE is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WX51 CFE, 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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WX51 CFE is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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