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EX51 DGO

2001 Lexus GS300 SE Auto

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,268 mi
Last recorded144,268 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2008
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS300 SE Auto81,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 DGO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300 SE Auto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2008 144,268 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 126,728 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 126,728 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2007 126,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 111,330 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300 SE Auto?

Based on 2,088 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
6,520
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 121
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
position lamp(s) not working 36
Stop lamp not working 29
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29
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EX51 DGO is a 2001 Lexus GS300 SE Auto in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Lexus GS300 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 81,305 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX51 DGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus GS300 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EX51 DGO registered?

EX51 DGO is a 2001 Lexus GS300 SE Auto, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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