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A12 JFO

2001 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,378 mi
Last recorded83,378 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 JFO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 83,378 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 83,368 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 83,362 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 81,143 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 78,479 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 73,764 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 69,197 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 64,868 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 63,659 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 61,961 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 60,070 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 60,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 58,030 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 58,029 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2013 56,167 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 56,167 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 54,305 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 54,305 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 52,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 52,573 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 49,938 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 46,842 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 44,086 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 40,444 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 36,728 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 36,728 miles

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

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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A12 JFO is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A12 JFO, 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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What year was A12 JFO registered?

A12 JFO is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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