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EF51 DRO

2001 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,988 mi
Last recorded101,988 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 DRO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 101,988 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 93,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 84,965 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 84,965 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 77,591 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 70,240 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 70,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2020 63,921 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 54,436 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 49,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp 'cloudy' not effecting beam at time of test

Fail 20 Nov 2018 49,936 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass held in with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp 'cloudy' not effecting beam at time of test

Fail 20 Nov 2018 49,935 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass held in with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp 'cloudy' not effecting beam at time of test

Pass 9 Nov 2017 44,981 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 39,825 miles

damage to sidewall of nsr tyre

eml light on

Fail 24 Nov 2016 39,825 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

damage to sidewall of nsr tyre

eml light on

Pass 28 Nov 2015 34,421 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisey

engine management light on

Pass 20 Nov 2014 33,236 miles

cut to sidewall of nsr tyre no cords showing

Fail 20 Nov 2014 33,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cut to sidewall of nsr tyre no cords showing

Pass 21 Nov 2013 31,354 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 30,420 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 29,297 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 29,297 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 27,971 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 24,040 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 24,039 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres have slight wear on inside edges

Pass 20 Nov 2008 19,103 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 18,102 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 15,452 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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EF51 DRO is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EF51 DRO, 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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What year was EF51 DRO registered?

EF51 DRO is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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