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BF51 KBU

2001 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,086 mi
Last recorded134,086 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 KBU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 134,086 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 134,086 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 127,445 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 127,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 120,322 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 120,322 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 113,102 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 106,049 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 96,717 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 86,213 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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BF51 KBU is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BF51 KBU, 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 BF51 KBU registered?

BF51 KBU is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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