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6009 KO

2001 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

131,093 mi
Last recorded131,093 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6009 KO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 131,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust has corrosion

under body has slight corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2021 129,818 miles

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

under body has slight corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2020 128,725 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 123,837 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 118,718 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Aug 2018 118,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Sep 2017 113,762 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 107,716 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 107,716 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 101,175 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 101,152 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 96,821 miles

All 4 x tyres wearing low on edges.

Engine managment light on dash.

Exhaust front pipe cracked.

Offside front bottom ball joint perished.

Pass 12 Feb 2013 91,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine managment light on

Pass 21 Feb 2012 86,805 miles

engine managment light on dash

vsc light on dash

Fail 17 Feb 2012 86,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine managment light on dash

vsc light on dash

Pass 2 Mar 2011 82,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake fluid level low

engine management light on the dash

rear brake pads low

Pass 16 Feb 2010 77,123 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 72,034 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 71,978 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 66,299 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 60,608 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 55,784 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300?

Based on 172,303 MOT tests across 13,418 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,299
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
13,418
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,060
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,795
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,777
position lamp(s) not working 2,752
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6009 KO is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2001 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 94,621 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 GS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 6009 KO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus GS300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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6009 KO is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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