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Y57 KFG

2001 Lexus GS430

Black Lpg 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

118,943 mi
Last recorded118,943 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY57 KFG
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2020 118,943 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 114,325 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nsf & osf (1.7.5a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr & osr (inner) (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 108,881 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner & outer (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 99,122 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 88,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 87,287 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 83,771 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 81,075 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 81,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Unable to check brake pad thickness with wheels fitted.

Pass 13 May 2009 76,637 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 75,278 miles

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

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

engine management light is on.

o/s rear tyre has a small amount of wear to its inner edge.

steering rack mounting bushes have a small amount of movement o/s and n/s .

Pass 11 Jun 2007 73,784 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 71,966 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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Y57 KFG is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Black with a 4,293cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 Y57 KFG, 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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Y57 KFG is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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