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Y174 HCD

2001 Lexus GS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,020 mi
Last recorded161,020 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY174 HCD
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 161,020 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 161,011 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 161,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 160,590 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 146,927 miles

EML stays on

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 146,927 miles

EML stays on

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 138,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 133,980 miles

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

R C NOT WORK

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

engine manegiment light stays on

Pass 14 Jan 2014 127,272 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 127,272 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 120,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

corrosion to near side rear exhaust box. pass and advice.

dampness around off side of power steering rack. pass and advice.

Pass 23 Dec 2011 113,911 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

advice near side rear inner tyre wall.

advice rear brake discs.

Fail 22 Dec 2011 113,911 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

advice near side rear inner tyre wall.

advice rear brake discs.

Pass 30 Dec 2010 106,593 miles

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

advice rear brake discs slightly pitted on the edges.pass and advise.

Pass 4 Jan 2010 98,900 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 86,732 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 75,194 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 75,194 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 62,750 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 48,422 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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Y174 HCD is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y174 HCD, 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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Y174 HCD is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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