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EY51 OEL

2001 Lexus GS300

Black Lpg 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

160,558 mi
Last recorded160,558 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 OEL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 160,558 miles

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

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

general under wear

vehicle on gas

Pass 3 Sep 2018 159,614 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 153,431 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 149,064 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 214,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2015 214,326 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 195,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 183,209 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 169,690 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 169,683 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 158,517 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 140,531 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 131,380 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 131,378 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front and rear brake pads worn low

n/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 4 Jul 2007 113,755 miles

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

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 15 Aug 2006 100,554 miles

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

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

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 OEL is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OEL, 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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EY51 OEL is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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