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Y283 MCD

2001 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,805 mi
Last recorded102,805 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY283 MCD
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 102,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOST BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR DIFF SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Fail 22 Sep 2021 102,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOST BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged CUT IN SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

REAR DIFF SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 24 Aug 2020 101,715 miles

Corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 101,713 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 100,459 miles

Corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 100,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 99,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 99,259 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 98,015 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 98,015 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 96,201 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 94,624 miles

slight corrosion both rear brake discs

Fail 19 Aug 2015 94,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre light cracking

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight corrosion both rear brake discs

Pass 14 Aug 2014 92,736 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 92,734 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front brake discs slightly corroded

o/s/r brake pad clip insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2013 91,359 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 91,345 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 90,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

eml stays on

Pass 27 Jul 2011 87,715 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 87,713 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 85,397 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 78,460 miles

both rear brake discs corroded on inner surface

Fail 27 May 2009 78,265 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear brake discs corroded on inner surface

Pass 25 Sep 2008 73,823 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 65,398 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 53,199 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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Y283 MCD is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y283 MCD, 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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Y283 MCD is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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