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AV51 CXL

2001 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,504 mi
Last recorded179,504 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 CXL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 179,504 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 170,961 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 170,961 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 164,800 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 157,120 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 157,120 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 148,846 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 May 2011 135,375 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 135,375 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 129,196 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 129,196 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 114,976 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 102,986 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 87,242 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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AV51 CXL is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV51 CXL, 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 AV51 CXL registered?

AV51 CXL is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AV51 CXL safe to buy?

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