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X241 XCD

2000 Lexus GS430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

202,743 mi
Last recorded202,743 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS43098,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX241 XCD
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 202,743 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill areas / floor areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill / outer sill / floor areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 202,034 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDERBODY SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 16 Sep 2023 197,279 miles

ALL UNDER CAR SURFACE CORROSION

Central Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive DIFFRENTIAL OIL SEAL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXLE SURFACE CORROSION (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 197,176 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 196,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 186,393 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive FROM DIFFRENTAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 176,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 168,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front brake calipers damp

both rear tyres distorted

Fail 24 Oct 2019 167,947 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front brake calipers damp

both rear tyres slightly distorted

Pass 1 Oct 2018 165,600 miles

Offside Front tyre distorted

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front calipers damp

Pass 10 Oct 2017 160,514 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear tyre slightly binding

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

both front brake calipers damp

Pass 10 Oct 2016 158,834 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 157,557 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nsf brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 5 Jun 2014 155,842 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 151,630 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2013 151,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 147,529 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edge

surface corrosion to under side of car

Pass 26 May 2011 137,573 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

corrosion to under side of car

Fail 25 May 2011 137,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

corrosion to under side of car

Pass 5 May 2010 126,160 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 115,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 115,270 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 104,604 miles

front number plate cracked

slight damage to n/s/r wheel arch trim

Fail 18 Apr 2008 104,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front number plate cracked

slight damage to n/s/r wheel arch trim

Fail 17 Apr 2007 93,608 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 93,608 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 82,015 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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X241 XCD is a 2000 Lexus GS430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 X241 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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X241 XCD is a 2000 Lexus GS430, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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