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FX51 WMC

2001 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,954 mi
Last recorded80,954 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 WMC
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 80,954 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 79,093 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 79,093 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 77,276 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 75,238 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 75,238 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 72,976 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)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 70,508 miles

Exhuast system showing signs of age and corrosion

N/S/R tyre deteriorating and showing signs of age

O/S/R tyre deteriorating and showing signs of age

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 67,802 miles

Both front lower ball joints dust covers starting to leak grease

Exhaust heavly corroded

Rear chassis and floors corroded

Rear pads look low

Slight play in rack bushs

Fail 14 Mar 2013 67,765 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Both front lower ball joints dust covers starting to leak grease

Exhaust heavly corroded

Rear chassis and floors corroded

Rear pads look low

Slight play in rack bushs

Pass 19 Mar 2012 65,726 miles

n/s/r backbox starting to corrode

Pass 9 Mar 2011 63,227 miles

whole exhaust system very badly corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2010 61,834 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 61,834 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 56,728 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 45,084 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 42,202 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 35,148 miles

Offside diff to drive shaft oil seal leaking

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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FX51 WMC 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 77.8%.

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 FX51 WMC, 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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FX51 WMC is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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