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X196 GGC

2001 Lexus LS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

82,076 mi
Last recorded82,076 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX196 GGC
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 82,076 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 81,737 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2025 81,720 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 81,214 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 78,297 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 78,297 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 69,714 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 69,714 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 62,642 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 62,147 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 61,880 miles

advise n/s/r tyre has slight cracks in thread

advise rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 19 Jun 2017 61,196 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 60,671 miles

both windscreen wipers small split on ends

brake pedal anti slip pad worn

rear number plate detioriating

Pass 6 May 2015 60,079 miles

osr tyre tread low outer edge

Pass 28 Apr 2014 59,499 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 59,214 miles

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn on edge

crack in offside outer rear lamp lens

cuts in outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Feb 2012 59,175 miles

Upper Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn on edge

crack in offside outer rear lamp lens

cuts in outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2011 58,582 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing on edge

engine warning light on

slight play in upper steering column

Pass 11 Feb 2010 56,122 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 54,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 51,666 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2007 46,758 miles

Steering column retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 46,758 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 40,653 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus LS430?

Based on 44,904 MOT tests across 2,597 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
5,578
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,597
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,433
position lamp(s) not working 519
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 509
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 468
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 384
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X196 GGC is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2001 Lexus LS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 102,548 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 LS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,433 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X196 GGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus LS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus LS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X196 GGC registered?

X196 GGC is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 13 February 2001.

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