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Y378 MCD

2001 Lexus GS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,140 mi
Last recorded94,140 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY378 MCD
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 94,140 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 28 Jan 2020 94,140 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 16 Dec 2019 94,137 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 93,288 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 93,286 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer holed and blowing (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 90,888 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 87,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion..

Pass 8 Mar 2013 81,411 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 77,170 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 71,470 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 67,278 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 58,577 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 52,116 miles

slight misting of oil on o/s front shock absorber

Pass 21 Aug 2006 48,828 miles

very bad water leak when left for m o t †reconect top hose

Pass 22 Aug 2005 44,278 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 44,278 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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Y378 MCD is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y378 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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Y378 MCD is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 17 April 2001.

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