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BN51 WLG

2001 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,771 mi
Last recorded133,771 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 WLG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2010 133,771 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Highline stop light is incomplete

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 133,771 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Highline stop light is incomplete

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 123,741 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 123,741 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 111,837 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2008 111,837 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 3 May 2007 103,082 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 103,082 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 86,870 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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BN51 WLG is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BN51 WLG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN51 WLG registered?

BN51 WLG is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is BN51 WLG safe to buy?

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