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BK51 ZYD

2001 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,316 mi
Last recorded144,316 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 ZYD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2014 144,316 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear hub component slight play. Offside and nearside front suspension arm bush slight play and deterioration. Front number plate slightly deteriorated.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2014 144,316 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside rear hub component slight play. Offside and nearside front suspension arm bush slight play and deterioration. Front number plate slightly deteriorated.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 132,077 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 125,754 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres 2mm. o/s & n/s front tyres inner edges wearing thin. n/s/r child seat fitted can not assess seat belt.

Fail 24 Aug 2012 125,754 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres 2mm. o/s & n/s front tyres inner edges wearing thin. n/s/r child seat fitted can not assess seat belt.

Fail 17 Aug 2011 112,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

front (inner) brake pads can not be viewed

front brake discs are pitted , front / rear coil springs are corroded.

front seat belts have cover(s) can not be assessed for cuts

rear brake pads can not be viewed

Pass 17 Aug 2011 112,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

front (inner) brake pads can not be viewed

front brake discs are pitted , front / rear coil springs are corroded.

front seat belts have cover(s) can not be assessed for cuts

rear brake pads can not be viewed

Pass 19 Aug 2010 104,905 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 98,149 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 98,149 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 88,863 miles

front number plate slightly faded

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 28 Jul 2008 88,863 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front number plate slightly faded

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 10 Jul 2007 80,474 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 80,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre slightly perrished

offside rear tyre slightly worn

Pass 11 Jul 2006 70,177 miles

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

near side front tyre starting to perrish

off side front tyre starting to perrish

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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BK51 ZYD is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BK51 ZYD, 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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BK51 ZYD is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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