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AO51 ZGD

2001 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

155,039 mi
Last recorded155,039 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 ZGD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 155,039 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 152,560 miles

Front exhaust corroded..

Pass 2 Nov 2018 149,374 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 145,666 miles

Front exhaust rusty

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

both wiper blades split

engine man light on

Fail 13 Oct 2017 145,656 miles

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

Front exhaust rusty

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

both wiper blades split

engine man light on

Pass 24 Oct 2016 142,113 miles

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

Offside number plate light poor

Rear tyres perishing on side wall

exhaust getting poor

Pass 23 Oct 2015 138,303 miles

slight splitting on inner side walls of all tyres.

Pass 29 Sep 2014 133,122 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 133,122 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 127,535 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear diff front pinion seal slight leak

Pass 29 Aug 2012 123,494 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine light showing a fault

rear diff has an oil leak

small cut in nearside front tyre outer sholder but no cords showing

Fail 29 Aug 2012 123,494 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine light showing a fault

rear diff has an oil leak

small cut in nearside front tyre outer sholder but no cords showing

Pass 19 Aug 2011 118,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on the outer edge and inside edge is bauld

Pass 19 Aug 2010 112,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 112,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 106,341 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 102,120 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 96,365 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 91,437 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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AO51 ZGD is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO51 ZGD, 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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AO51 ZGD is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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