CarVerify

Free Car Check

X596 FHL

2001 Lexus GS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

160,926 mi
Last recorded160,926 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX596 FHL
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 160,926 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Bonnet release deteriorated but can readily be opened (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Sill Covers fitted

Underbody covered in sealant

Fail 25 Mar 2025 160,926 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Bonnet release deteriorated but can readily be opened (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Sill Covers fitted

Underbody covered in sealant

Pass 30 Jun 2024 153,008 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2023 150,576 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 150,195 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 144,155 miles

Covers & shield fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

inner sills corroded both sides

under vehicle / all steering + suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2022 144,155 miles

Covers & shield fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

inner sills corroded both sides

under vehicle / all steering + suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2021 140,165 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 137,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 137,756 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 137,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 131,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just behind joint after cat (7.1.2)

engine covers and undertrays obscuring view to some components

Fail 10 Aug 2017 131,333 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just behind joint after cat (7.1.2)

engine covers and undertrays obscuring view to some components

Pass 9 Aug 2016 122,547 miles

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

different sizeb wheels on front to back axle

Pass 6 Aug 2015 114,308 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 112,806 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 110,779 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 109,244 miles

Covers over offside and nearside lower door sills and front and rear inner wings , not allowing full inspection

Slight damage to offside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 12 Mar 2011 105,210 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 99,135 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 95,296 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 91,426 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 81,944 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 63,495 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 63,476 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2006 59,482 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 47,354 miles

Slight lift in N/S front bottom ball joint

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
Full Lexus GS430 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X596 FHL is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 X596 FHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X596 FHL?

You can check the full history of X596 FHL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X596 FHL registered?

X596 FHL is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 12 January 2001.

Is X596 FHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X596 FHL shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X596 FHL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X596 FHL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.