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AP51 OVV

2001 Lexus GS300

Silver Lpg 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

399,449 mi
Last recorded399,449 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 OVV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 399,449 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 397,413 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2013 397,413 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 388,457 miles

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

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

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

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

rear differential leaking

rear exhaust deterioted

Fail 1 Aug 2012 388,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

rear differential leaking

rear exhaust deterioted

Pass 17 Jun 2011 372,242 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 335,387 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 287,095 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 133,462 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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AP51 OVV is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 94,621 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AP51 OVV, 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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AP51 OVV is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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