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Y3 MJL

2001 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

48,938 mi
Last recorded48,938 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 MJL
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 48,938 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 36,254 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 29,946 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 29,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 29,498 miles

Offside Front wearing inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2017 28,904 miles

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

Nearside Front tyres on 2005 age codes

Offside Front tyre 2005 age code

Fail 1 Aug 2017 28,903 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyres on 2005 age codes

Offside Front tyre 2005 age code

Offside Rear tyre 2001 age code

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 28,469 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 27,378 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 27,010 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 25,880 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 25,111 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 24,626 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 23,260 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 22,022 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 19,995 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 19,049 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 16,413 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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Y3 MJL is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 Y3 MJL, 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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Y3 MJL is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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