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EF51 MRU

2001 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,786 mi
Last recorded91,786 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 MRU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 91,786 miles

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))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 91,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 85,316 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 85,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2017 85,227 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 76,760 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 72,627 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 67,945 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 63,752 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 66,594 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 66,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 55,917 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 51,365 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 47,713 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 41,020 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 MRU is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MRU, 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 MRU is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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