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Y944 JFM

2001 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,890 mi
Last recorded127,890 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY944 JFM
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 127,890 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 124,165 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 121,391 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 117,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 113,555 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 113,551 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Jun 2014 106,459 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 106,431 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 98,531 miles

some fluctuation of braking effort at nearside front brake

Fail 21 Mar 2013 98,474 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

some fluctuation of braking effort at nearside front brake

Pass 21 Dec 2011 90,797 miles

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

engine management lamp on

somerun out offside front brake disc

Fail 20 Dec 2011 90,781 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)

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

engine management lamp on

somerun out offside front brake disc

Pass 30 Jun 2010 81,037 miles

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

engine managment light staying on

Fail 30 Jun 2010 81,037 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine managment light staying on

Pass 8 Jun 2009 74,294 miles

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

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

advise mangment light on

both front wipers deteriorated

unable to see rear pads

Pass 23 Jan 2008 66,088 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 59,214 miles

stone chip in windscreen

surface rust on exhaust

unable to check outer sills due to covers

Pass 22 Dec 2005 42,701 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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Y944 JFM 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 72.2%.

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 Y944 JFM, 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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Y944 JFM is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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