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X975 BFG

2001 Lexus GS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,472 mi
Last recorded110,472 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX975 BFG
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 110,472 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear tyres very close to legal limit

steering rack bushes has slight play in it

Fail 22 Sep 2015 110,472 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear tyres very close to legal limit

steering rack bushes has slight play in it

Pass 17 Sep 2014 105,167 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 101,975 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 100,496 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 96,774 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 96,774 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 92,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 85,850 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 77,902 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 77,902 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 61,095 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 56,753 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 56,753 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nail in tyre

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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X975 BFG is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X975 BFG, 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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X975 BFG is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 15 January 2001.

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