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X979 BFG

2001 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,769 mi
Last recorded97,769 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX979 BFG
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 97,769 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 97,769 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 94,011 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 89,365 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear shock absorber upper mounting deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2014 84,808 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 80,299 miles

nearside rear tyre becoming worn on the inside

offside rear parking brake cable slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Dec 2011 76,598 miles

parking brake almost at end of reserve travel

Fail 22 Dec 2011 76,598 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

parking brake almost at end of reserve travel

Pass 27 May 2010 69,789 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 64,513 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 58,302 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2006 38,342 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 38,342 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 43,664 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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X979 BFG is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2001 Lexus GS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 94,622 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 X979 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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X979 BFG is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 22 January 2001.

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