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X281 UHJ

2000 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

176,065 mi
Last recorded176,065 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS43098,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX281 UHJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 176,065 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 176,060 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 165,709 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 158,377 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 151,540 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 151,540 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 145,143 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 135,541 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement strut bar (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Slight brake bind

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Wiper starting to smear

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Strut bar (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 128,608 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 120,526 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 114,814 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front strutt bar rear bushes perished

both front wishbone top balljoints have slight play

Fail 22 Apr 2013 114,814 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front strutt bar rear bushes perished

both front wishbone top balljoints have slight play

Pass 18 Apr 2012 108,557 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 101,310 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 92,245 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 84,074 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 76,965 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 67,697 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 54,145 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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X281 UHJ is a 2000 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X281 UHJ, 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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X281 UHJ is a 2000 Lexus GS430, first registered on 9 November 2000.

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