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Y577 KNU

2001 Lexus GS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,240 mi
Last recorded159,240 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY577 KNU
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 159,240 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 157,024 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Long parking brake lever travel.

Long service brake travel.

Outer sidewall damaged on nearside front tyre but not through to the cords.

Play/wear offside front lower ball joint but not considered excessive at this time.

Slight leak of exhaust gases from front section of exhaust system.

Fail 24 Aug 2016 157,024 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Long parking brake lever travel.

Long service brake travel.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Outer sidewall damaged on nearside front tyre but not through to the cords.

Play/wear offside front lower ball joint but not considered excessive at this time.

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight leak of exhaust gases from front section of exhaust system.

Pass 1 Sep 2015 152,113 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40zr18 97yxl (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40zr18 97yxl (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 stone chips/cracks (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe connection (7.1.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40zr18 97yxl (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip/crack (8.3.1a)

engine management light on dash (orange)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 152,089 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40zr18 97yxl (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40zr18 97yxl (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 stone chips/cracks (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe connection (7.1.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40zr18 97yxl (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip/crack (8.3.1a)

engine management light on dash (orange)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 145,042 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

advise exhaust repair

advise slight damage to ns rear wheel rim

advise slight front brake imbalance

Fail 18 Aug 2014 145,042 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

advise slight damage to ns rear wheel rim

advise slight front brake imbalance

Pass 29 Jul 2013 133,307 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 133,307 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 131,059 miles

o/s/f brake bind.

play in both front top wishbone ball joints.

spring clips on rear pads appear to be fitted incorrectly- advise full brake inspection/ service.

Fail 17 Aug 2012 131,059 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f brake bind.

play in both front top wishbone ball joints.

spring clips on rear pads appear to be fitted incorrectly- advise full brake inspection/ service.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 129,299 miles

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

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 17 Jun 2010 112,314 miles

Engine management light is on

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear brake discs worn x2

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 112,314 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine management light is on

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear brake discs worn x2

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 98,532 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 98,532 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON -NEEDS CODE READING !

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

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER DOOR HANDLE LOOSE

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 86,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front tyre has a cut to sidewall

Pass 19 Jun 2007 70,421 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 55,660 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 55,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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Y577 KNU is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y577 KNU, 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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Y577 KNU is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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