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FA51 XXB

2001 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

152,278 mi
Last recorded152,278 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 XXB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 152,278 miles

EML illuminated.

Fail 8 Dec 2015 152,277 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

EML illuminated.

rear brake discs very heavily corroded on inner faces.

Fail 10 Dec 2014 141,980 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 141,980 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 136,583 miles

E M L illuminated.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Dec 2013 136,582 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

E M L illuminated.

Pass 28 Nov 2012 132,932 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 132,927 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Dec 2011 121,051 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

slight play both rear top wishbone ball joints

Fail 5 Dec 2011 121,050 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 110,683 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 110,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 101,593 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Dec 2008 91,941 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 78,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 60,090 miles

1/plastic sill covers fitted †2/engine under tray fitted †3/front tyres wearing on out side edge

Pass 6 Dec 2005 43,023 miles

1/Brake fluid level found to be low †2/Undersheilds fitted at time of test †3/Steering rack mounting rubbers worn

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FA51 XXB is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FA51 XXB, 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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FA51 XXB is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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