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X215 XCD

2000 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

174,241 mi
Last recorded174,241 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS43098,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX215 XCD
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 174,241 miles

Rear Oil leak differential ()

Fail 25 Sep 2017 174,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Oil leak differential ()

Pass 2 Jul 2014 168,047 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 168,006 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine warnimg light on

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 30 May 2013 155,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 155,283 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 155,283 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 139,158 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 114,245 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 88,703 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 88,703 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 74,784 miles

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

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

engine warning light on

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Mar 2006 71,406 miles

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

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

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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X215 XCD is a 2000 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X215 XCD, 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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X215 XCD is a 2000 Lexus GS430, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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