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EF51 MSY

2001 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,076 mi
Last recorded139,076 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 139,076 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2012 139,076 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2010 126,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 119,437 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 131,109 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 116,294 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 116,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

engine management light is on

Pass 20 Oct 2007 94,186 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 78,274 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 MSY is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 EF51 MSY, 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 MSY registered?

EF51 MSY is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is EF51 MSY safe to buy?

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