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DA51 ZPY

2001 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,050 mi
Last recorded115,050 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 ZPY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 115,050 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Fail 4 Dec 2017 115,050 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides inner sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Pass 16 Nov 2016 111,784 miles

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 11 Nov 2016 111,784 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

cuts in all tyre sidewalls

slight corrosion on offside rear sill

slight play in both front lower arm ball joints

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar bushes

surface corrosion on both rear coil springs

Pass 25 Nov 2015 109,550 miles

EML illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill inner & outer (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system heavily corroded around all joints and fixings

Pass 24 Nov 2014 102,879 miles

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

x2 rear exhaust silencers corroded at middle to rear flanges but not blowing and system still secure

Fail 19 Nov 2013 92,551 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear exhaust Flanges slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2013 92,551 miles

Rear exhaust Flanges slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Nov 2012 83,283 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 83,283 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 68,287 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 68,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 61,415 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 54,767 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 54,762 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 48,293 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 May 2007 41,897 miles

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)

Pass 22 May 2006 37,861 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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DA51 ZPY is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA51 ZPY, 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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DA51 ZPY is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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