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X223 YDY

2000 Lexus GS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,113 mi
Last recorded164,113 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS43098,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX223 YDY
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 164,113 miles

front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 13 Mar 2012 157,862 miles

front tyres low,exhaust leaks,front pads low

Pass 17 Mar 2011 151,159 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 145,223 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 145,223 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 135,858 miles

Airbag system warning light illuminated.

Boot lid & rear bumper have accident damage.

Engine management warning light illuminated.

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

Nearside rear wheel heavily corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 135,536 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Airbag system warning light illuminated.

Boot lid & rear bumper have accident damage.

Engine management warning light illuminated.

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

Nearside rear wheel heavily corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 121,808 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 22 Mar 2007 110,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake pads look to be worn out but cannot be seenwithout rearwheel removal

Fail 21 Mar 2007 110,675 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake pads look to be worn out but, cannot be seen without rear wheel removal.

Pass 20 Mar 2006 82,982 miles

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

nail in tyre

Fail 20 Mar 2006 82,982 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

nail in tyre

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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X223 YDY is a 2000 Lexus GS430 in Black 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 X223 YDY, 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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X223 YDY is a 2000 Lexus GS430, first registered on 21 October 2000.

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