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Y664 UAL

2001 Lexus GS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

143,741 mi
Last recorded143,741 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY664 UAL
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 143,741 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT SUBFRAME & ARMS & STRUTS CORRODED! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + CAT BRACKET (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TIE ROD REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INSIDE EDGE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TIE ROD REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INSIDE EDGE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUBFRAME & ARMS & STRUTS CORRODED! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 143,741 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT SUBFRAME & ARMS & STRUTS CORRODED! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + CAT BRACKET (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TIE ROD REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INSIDE EDGE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TIE ROD REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INSIDE EDGE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUBFRAME & ARMS & STRUTS CORRODED! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 132,325 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE & CATS (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 132,325 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE & CATS (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 125,708 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 disc's heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all associated suspension arm's corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all associated suspension arm's corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 125,708 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 disc's heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all associated suspension arm's corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all associated suspension arm's corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 121,777 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 121,768 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2019 104,697 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 104,697 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 96,776 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 96,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 90,525 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre outer edge sidewall cracking but no cords at time of test

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all under body suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 90,523 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Outer tyre outer edge sidewall cracking but no cords at time of test

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all under body suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 90,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 90,446 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 90,391 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 87,055 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 87,055 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 82,011 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

discs slightly worn and pitted (lack of use)

exhaust has slight corrosion

general underbody light corrosion

nearside front tyre perished and has tread seperation

offside front tyre perished and has tread seperation

Pass 18 Sep 2009 82,011 miles

discs slightly worn and pitted (lack of use)

exhaust has slight corrosion

general underbody light corrosion

nearside front tyre perished and has tread seperation

offside front tyre perished and has tread seperation

Pass 9 May 2009 80,618 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2008 72,138 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 66,377 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 66,195 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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Y664 UAL is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 Y664 UAL, 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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Y664 UAL is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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