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BN51 WMT

2001 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,751 mi
Last recorded121,751 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 WMT
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 121,751 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre approx 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 121,717 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low prs (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high prs (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre approx 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 111,446 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 101,416 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 91,438 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 80,150 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 80,060 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 72,028 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 62,369 miles

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

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

auxillary drive belt noise.

rear tyre(s) edge(s) of tread wearing/worn.

Fail 7 Nov 2011 62,369 miles

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

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

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

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

auxillary drive belt noise.

rear tyre(s) edge(s) of tread wearing/worn.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 54,249 miles

oil level.

Pass 18 Nov 2009 46,170 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 40,403 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 36,310 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 36,310 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 31,602 miles

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

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 WMT is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WMT, 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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BN51 WMT is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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