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B5 PUR

2001 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,002 mi
Last recorded59,002 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 PUR
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 59,002 miles

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

EMS lioght on

Fail 27 Oct 2011 59,002 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

EMS lioght on

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 65,524 miles

EMS LIGHT ON

Pass 28 Oct 2009 63,278 miles

engine light on

Fail 23 Oct 2008 57,465 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine light on

Pass 23 Oct 2008 57,465 miles

engine light on

Pass 9 Oct 2007 52,456 miles

engine light on

Pass 26 Oct 2006 46,245 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 46,165 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front tyre cuts in outer sidewall

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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B5 PUR is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B5 PUR, 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 B5 PUR registered?

B5 PUR is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 3 May 2001.

Is B5 PUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 PUR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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