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X946 XCD

2000 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,198 mi
Last recorded157,198 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS43098,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX946 XCD
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2020 157,198 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 156,712 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 156,698 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 156,698 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 154,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover slightly leaking grease

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

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover slightly leaking grease

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Oct 2018 154,592 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover slightly leaking grease

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

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover slightly leaking grease

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2017 152,053 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 152,049 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush ROSS BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 149,788 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint strong advice (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 147,009 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 144,028 miles

bottom arm bushes braking up

engine light is on

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Oct 2013 139,888 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light is on

Pass 23 Oct 2012 136,565 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 134,176 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 128,172 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 120,093 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 106,707 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 98,710 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 83,750 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 80,091 miles

nail in the n/s/r tyre

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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X946 XCD is a 2000 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Lexus GS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 98,112 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 X946 XCD, 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 26 years old, this Lexus GS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X946 XCD is a 2000 Lexus GS430, first registered on 6 October 2000.

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