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Y97 KFG

2001 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,845 mi
Last recorded156,845 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY97 KFG
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 156,845 miles

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))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 156,244 miles

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))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 143,042 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded and weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 137,127 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 134,381 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 128,766 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 122,172 miles

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

corrosion forming on suspension components

Pass 14 Nov 2019 115,892 miles

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))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 110,982 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 105,046 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 99,627 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 95,987 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 95,975 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 92,854 miles

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)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 90,903 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 90,903 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 85,889 miles

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

management light on

Pass 14 Mar 2011 80,312 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 73,087 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 4 Apr 2009 66,033 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 61,940 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 61,940 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 53,751 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 53,751 miles

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)

Pass 25 May 2006 45,875 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 45,875 miles

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.

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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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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