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Y214 GAJ

2001 Lexus LS430

Gold Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,887 mi
Last recorded140,887 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY214 GAJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 140,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 140,887 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 131,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 121,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at n/s bank of exhaust at rear silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 121,564 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face wearing excessively thin (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at n/s bank of exhaust at rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 112,465 miles

advise tracking

both front tyresinner edges worn and cracking

engine covers and under trays fitted

slight engine oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2017 112,241 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn and corroded

front number plate slightly damaged and cracked

nearside and offside front tyres worn low on inner edges close to limits

nearside and offside front wishbone rear bushes perished and worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Mar 2016 99,190 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 91,308 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 91,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 89,677 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 89,525 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 87,888 miles

nail in offside rear tyre to close to inner shoulder to repair

Pass 4 Apr 2011 86,697 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 85,052 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 85,040 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 80,619 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 74,378 miles

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 74,378 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 68,203 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 61,444 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus LS430?

Based on 44,904 MOT tests across 2,597 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
5,578
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,597
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,433
position lamp(s) not working 519
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 509
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 468
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 384
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Y214 GAJ is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Gold with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Lexus LS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 102,548 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 LS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,433 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y214 GAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus LS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus LS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y214 GAJ is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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