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Y906 EKR

2001 Lexus GS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,751 mi
Last recorded144,751 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY906 EKR
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 144,751 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and associated suspension components have surface rust, commensurate with age (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill, appears to have been jacked up in the wrong place at some point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Weeping from both drive shaft oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and associated suspension components have surface rust, commensurate with age (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 141,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2024 141,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 141,059 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 139,184 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 136,636 miles

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

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

Offside Front exhaust down pipe flange corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2020 135,455 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 133,257 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 133,242 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 129,885 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 126,524 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 120,313 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS BADLY CORROADED AND PADS LOW APPROX 2000 MILES

Fail 25 Mar 2016 120,306 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS BADLY CORROADED AND PADS LOW APPROX 2000 MILES

Pass 6 Oct 2014 110,010 miles

windscreen has crack lower part of screen

Pass 9 Sep 2013 101,885 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 95,780 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 90,760 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 84,413 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 83,642 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 75,127 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 62,347 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 49,665 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 49,664 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 35,145 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 14,987 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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Y906 EKR 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 80%.

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 Y906 EKR, 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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Y906 EKR is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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