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X474 FDC

2000 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,349 mi
Last recorded135,349 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS43098,112 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX474 FDC
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 135,349 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also arms on rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 131,816 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 127,885 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear diff is leaking oil

Fail 4 Jan 2018 127,880 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear diff is leaking oil

Pass 19 Dec 2016 113,354 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 113,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 103,984 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 103,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 94,761 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 90,492 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 88,334 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 85,473 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 80,299 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Oct 2010 80,299 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Oct 2009 67,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 62,725 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 565,496 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 56,496 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 51,662 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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X474 FDC 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 73.7%.

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 X474 FDC, 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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X474 FDC is a 2000 Lexus GS430, first registered on 17 November 2000.

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