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X504 GHL

2001 Lexus GS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

172,160 mi
Last recorded172,160 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX504 GHL
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 172,160 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2015 167,828 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 160,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre valve slightly perished

Fail 1 Nov 2014 160,014 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside front tyre valve slightly perished

Pass 24 Oct 2013 154,179 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 154,177 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2012 151,766 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 135,289 miles

REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F UPPER BALL JOINT

SLIGHT REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

SUSPENSION COMPONATS CORRODED

Fail 21 Sep 2011 135,289 miles

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

REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F UPPER BALL JOINT

SLIGHT REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

SUSPENSION COMPONATS CORRODED

Pass 14 Sep 2010 131,371 miles

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

surface rust on rear chassis

Pass 3 Sep 2009 129,955 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 129,502 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 129,502 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 120,020 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 11,741 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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X504 GHL is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2001 Lexus GS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 94,622 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 X504 GHL, 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 25 years old, this Lexus GS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X504 GHL is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 19 January 2001.

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