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X141 FGK

2000 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

267,899 mi
Last recorded267,899 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS43098,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX141 FGK
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 267,899 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Rear brake pads look low

Fail 24 Aug 2013 267,397 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Rear brake pads look low

Pass 25 Sep 2012 266,256 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 266,256 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 258,888 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 243,736 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 219,777 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

Fail 24 Jul 2009 219,775 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 12 Nov 2008 204,008 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 204,008 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 181,023 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 157,040 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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X141 FGK is a 2000 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Lexus GS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 98,112 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 X141 FGK, 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 26 years old, this Lexus GS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X141 FGK registered?

X141 FGK is a 2000 Lexus GS430, first registered on 17 November 2000.

Is X141 FGK safe to buy?

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