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Y274 STF

2001 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,092 mi
Last recorded141,092 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY274 STF
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2026 141,092 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front noise suspension

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 134,580 miles

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

Headlight washers inop

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seatbelts not checked

Fail 11 Feb 2025 134,521 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Headlight washers inop

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seatbelts not checked

Pass 10 Feb 2024 128,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 120,028 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 117,174 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer flanges very rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2021 114,392 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 114,097 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall has various cuts but none down to cords & both inner + outer shoulders worn - 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 112,747 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer shoulders wearing smooth - 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 109,278 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 103,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 95,284 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 90,710 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 86,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system corroded / rusty at rear clamp

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 80,183 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 74,982 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 69,474 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 69,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside front wheel difficult to rotate.

Pass 23 Jun 2010 63,904 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 63,904 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 57,829 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 49,201 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 42,863 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2006 38,200 miles

Front brake discs worn.

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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Y274 STF is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 Y274 STF, 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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Y274 STF is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 4 June 2001.

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