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EF51 DSX

2001 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

160,729 mi
Last recorded160,729 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 160,729 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 160,729 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 155,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 152,057 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 149,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 149,035 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 146,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 24 Jun 2022 146,663 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 10 Jun 2021 144,084 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 8 Jun 2021 144,084 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 17 Jan 2020 142,812 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 135,568 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

auxillary drive belt cracked

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2017 124,432 miles

auxillary drive belt perished

coil springs corroded

front tyres wearing unevenly and various cuts in sidewalls

o/s/r tyre sidewall cut

rear exhaust corroded

wiper blade ends starting to peel

Fail 30 Oct 2017 124,430 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

auxillary drive belt perished

coil springs corroded

front tyres wearing unevenly and various cuts in sidewalls

o/s/r tyre sidewall cut

rear exhaust corroded

wiper blade ends starting to peel

Pass 19 Oct 2016 116,204 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly

Broth front lower arm bushes heavily perished

Drive belt perished

Exhaust system corroded in place

Nearside front tyre has cuts to the side wall and is worn unevenly no longer showing visible tread

Steering rack damp

Fail 19 Oct 2016 116,204 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly

Broth front lower arm bushes heavily perished

Drive belt perished

Exhaust system corroded in place

Nearside front tyre has cuts to the side wall and is worn unevenly no longer showing visible tread

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering rack damp

Pass 13 Oct 2015 104,788 miles

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

brake fluid slightly low in resevoir

exhaust system joining flanges corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and cut in tread

Pass 23 Oct 2014 93,773 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 84,139 miles

both front tyre treads worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Oct 2012 73,054 miles

wiper blade ends starting to peel

Fail 9 Oct 2012 73,054 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

wiper blade ends starting to peel

Pass 5 Sep 2011 65,109 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 58,980 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 53,234 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 46,215 miles

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 46,215 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 39,138 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 39,138 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 35,367 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 DSX is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 DSX, 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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EF51 DSX is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 8 December 2001.

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