MOT Status
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156,845 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened All. (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both. (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Intermittent. (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Registration plate lamp flickering.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle heavily undersealed.
Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Sunstrip. (3.2 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened All. (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Front Bumper damaged.
Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both. (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Intermittent. (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Registration plate lamp flickering.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle heavily undersealed.
Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Sunstrip. (3.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded and weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
corrosion forming on suspension components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering Rack To Sub-frame Rubbers Worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
eml light on
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
engine light on
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
engine light on
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
management light on
both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Lexus GS430?
Based on 15,178 MOT tests across 914 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y97 KFG is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 Y97 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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Y97 KFG is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 21 May 2001.
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