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X331 FJB

2000 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

167,854 mi
Last recorded167,854 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS43098,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX331 FJB
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 167,854 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s + o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bushes wearing, both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 167,854 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s + o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bushes wearing, both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 167,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 166,915 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

eml light on dash

Fail 28 Nov 2019 166,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

eml light on dash

Pass 16 Nov 2018 165,444 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 163,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 163,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 160,479 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Nov 2016 160,478 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 157,205 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 154,448 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 151,045 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 146,667 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 142,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine management light on

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2009 135,228 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)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 125,300 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 125,300 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise front and rear pads low

advise off-side rear tyre inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2006 101,045 miles

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

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

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

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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X331 FJB 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 68.4%.

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 X331 FJB, 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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X331 FJB is a 2000 Lexus GS430, first registered on 8 November 2000.

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