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X121 LEX

2001 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,059 mi
Last recorded146,059 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX121 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 146,059 miles

Underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2018 142,867 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak slight oil leak, looks like its coming from the oil filter. ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring components

general corrosion to vehicle and suspension components

Pass 29 Dec 2016 140,499 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring components

general corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Fail 29 Dec 2016 140,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring components

general corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Pass 26 Jan 2016 136,814 miles

Surface corrosion to all suspension components

Fail 13 Jan 2016 136,812 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Surface corrosion to all suspension components

Fail 28 May 2015 136,705 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 134,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine management light on

Fail 28 May 2014 134,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine management light on

Pass 4 Jun 2013 130,741 miles

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

engine light on

exhaust deteriorating

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 29 May 2013 130,627 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine light on

exhaust deteriorating

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 28 May 2012 126,959 miles

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

battery insecure failure from summer 2012

engine management light on

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

unable to see rear brake pads

Fail 23 May 2012 126,867 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

battery insecure failure from summer 2012

engine management light on

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 2 Jun 2011 124,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine management light on

Pass 4 Jun 2010 117,085 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner & outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Jun 2010 117,085 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner & outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2009 113,239 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 107,727 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 96,015 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 95,583 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 94,275 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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X121 LEX is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 X121 LEX, 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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X121 LEX is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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