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X397 ROO

2000 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

88,562 mi
Last recorded88,562 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS43098,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX397 ROO
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 88,562 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 85,755 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 81,063 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 73,644 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 67,170 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 58,879 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 55,798 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 55,798 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 53,876 miles

Age related cracks in tyre tread depth, but no ply or cords visible. Replacement recommended. Both, offside and nearside Rear - 235/45/R17 - 94W

Exhaust system corroded but not seriously weakened. Rear joint, Both, offside and nearside

Internal Bonnet release mechanism defective

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal underside on steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both, offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 47,528 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Both offside and nearside (5.2.2a)

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

Rear cracks in both offside and nearside tyre tread depths. No ply or cords visible (235/45/R17)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 44,979 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 44,979 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 44,546 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 433,010 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 42,608 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 42,604 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 41,093 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 37,848 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)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 37,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2008 32,636 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 24,983 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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X397 ROO is a 2000 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 X397 ROO, 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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X397 ROO is a 2000 Lexus GS430, first registered on 9 November 2000.

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