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DG51 GYX

2001 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,464 mi
Last recorded104,464 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 GYX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 104,464 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 Sep 2014 104,464 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2013 102,231 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 102,231 miles

Offside Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 99,284 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 99,284 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre heavy cracking in the tred

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 23 Aug 2011 96,990 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Aug 2010 94,584 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Off Side Track Control Arm Has Slight Play At Rack End

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 89,993 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 81,973 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 74,859 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 66,679 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside 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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DG51 GYX is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DG51 GYX, 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 DG51 GYX registered?

DG51 GYX is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is DG51 GYX safe to buy?

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