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X974 XFM

2001 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,177 mi
Last recorded171,177 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX974 XFM
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 171,177 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 164,115 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 164,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 158,104 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 152,190 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 143,978 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 135,107 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 119,986 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 119,986 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 108,264 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 89,118 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 77,138 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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X974 XFM is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X974 XFM, 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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What year was X974 XFM registered?

X974 XFM is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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