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X56 XDY

2001 Lexus GS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

179,214 mi
Last recorded179,214 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX56 XDY
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 179,214 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 179,214 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 171,484 miles

Bonnet struts are very weak and do not hold bonnet open

Exhaust system corroded

General under body corrosion

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 171,484 miles

Bonnet struts are very weak and do not hold bonnet open

Exhaust system corroded

General under body corrosion

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 156,438 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front bonnet struts slightly defective but still operational

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

under vehicle general surface area corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2024 156,432 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides (4.1.4 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible due to number plate broken (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front bonnet struts slightly defective but still operational

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

under vehicle general surface area corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2023 139,795 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 125,901 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 108,435 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 97,061 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 88,153 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight movement in steering rack mountings

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 87,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall cuts/damage

Slight movement in steering rack mountings

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 85,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall slight damage / cuts

Slight movement in steering rack mountings

Pass 29 Mar 2016 84,546 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall cut

Pass 19 Mar 2015 82,900 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 81,210 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 81,210 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 79,222 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 78,907 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 76,266 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 76,266 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 72,736 miles

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

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge legal at time of test\eml light on

Fail 4 Apr 2011 72,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge legal at time of test\eml light on

Pass 3 Feb 2010 68,574 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 68,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 65,175 miles

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

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

engine check light on

Fail 12 Dec 2008 65,175 miles

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

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

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

engine check light on

Pass 13 Feb 2008 63,537 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 58,941 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 58,941 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 55,346 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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X56 XDY is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 X56 XDY, 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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X56 XDY is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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