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X204 NSE

2001 Lexus GS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,618 mi
Last recorded98,618 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX204 NSE
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 98,618 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 93,481 miles

engine management light is on

Fail 7 Mar 2017 93,481 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

engine management light is on

Pass 29 Feb 2016 86,723 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 86,619 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake recording little effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 79,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 79,963 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

O/S/F wheel slight roughness when rotated

Pass 11 Mar 2014 75,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Mar 2013 70,943 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 65,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 60,226 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 55,132 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 55,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 50,416 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 50,401 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 45,130 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 39,545 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 29,809 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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X204 NSE is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X204 NSE, 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 X204 NSE registered?

X204 NSE is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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