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EU51 WNB

2001 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,557 mi
Last recorded106,557 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 WNB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 106,557 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 102,397 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 95,679 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 91,399 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 91,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 88,036 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Aug 2013 83,320 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2013 83,320 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 78,782 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective

exhaust corroded

front tyres worn/wearing on edges

Pass 25 Oct 2011 75,478 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2011 75,475 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2010 70,798 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 70,795 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise rear pads & discs worn

Pass 12 Oct 2009 66,405 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 63,288 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 63,243 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 63,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 56,377 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 56,377 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 53,415 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 48,330 miles

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

slight play in steering rack mountings

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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EU51 WNB is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 EU51 WNB, 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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EU51 WNB is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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