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BF51 KFY

2001 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

162,028 mi
Last recorded162,028 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 KFY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 162,028 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Both rear back box flanges corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre car flange corrode (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 May 2020 162,028 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Both rear back box flanges corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre car flange corrode (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 150,533 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 143,732 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 133,222 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 123,914 miles

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

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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 113,394 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 100,074 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 87,343 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 77,997 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 77,103 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 75,114 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 74,184 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 70,745 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 67,953 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 60,450 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 KFY is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BF51 KFY, 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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BF51 KFY is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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