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EY51 LHE

2001 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

121,492 mi
Last recorded121,492 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 LHE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 121,492 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 112,522 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 108,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 101,884 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 94,588 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 91,363 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 88,964 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 88,964 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 86,541 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 86,541 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 82,331 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 80,367 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked but still readable (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 77,592 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 74,812 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 71,564 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 68,058 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 65,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 65,760 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 63,212 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 59,332 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 55,881 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2008 55,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 52,848 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 52,848 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 50,693 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 42,206 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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EY51 LHE is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 EY51 LHE, 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 EY51 LHE registered?

EY51 LHE is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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