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Y362 SBK

2001 Lexus GS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

156,733 mi
Last recorded156,733 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY362 SBK
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 156,733 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s cloudy/perished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

LPG emissions tested

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2025 156,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed through cracks 235/45/r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s cloudy/perished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

LPG emissions tested

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2024 154,669 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

lpg gas conversion fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2023 153,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres perishing ..lots of splits . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing ..lots of splits . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 153,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres perishing ..lots of splits . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing ..lots of splits . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 151,642 miles

all four tyres starting to crack

Fail 7 Jul 2022 151,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

all four tyres starting to crack

Fail 10 Dec 2020 151,488 miles

Front Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 25 May 2019 148,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 May 2019 148,002 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and splits in inner sidewall and perishing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 142,690 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 13,380 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 126,855 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 122,641 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 120,384 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 115,362 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 111,051 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 106,603 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 94,597 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 70,985 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 56,895 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 45,342 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)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 40,043 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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Y362 SBK is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 Y362 SBK, 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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Y362 SBK is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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