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X252 XCD

2000 Lexus GS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,347 mi
Last recorded141,347 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS43098,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX252 XCD
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 141,347 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 141,347 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 136,729 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 134,240 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 132,970 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 127,945 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 124,357 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 124,357 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 124,350 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 122,260 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 116,820 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 116,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 111,327 miles

rear tyres

Pass 18 Dec 2006 94,974 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 74,602 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2005 74,602 miles

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

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

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

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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X252 XCD is a 2000 Lexus GS430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X252 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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X252 XCD is a 2000 Lexus GS430, first registered on 7 September 2000.

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