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FG51 NLN

2001 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

168,010 mi
Last recorded168,010 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 NLN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 168,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 168,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 164,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r outer cv boot weeping

Pass 3 Jun 2011 164,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r outer cv boot weeping

Pass 1 Jun 2010 158,277 miles

corrotion on exhaust flanges

small cut in n/s/r tyre outer wall not exposing threads

Pass 4 Jun 2009 154,741 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 May 2008 149,637 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2008 149,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 141,270 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 121,286 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 121,286 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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FG51 NLN is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FG51 NLN, 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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FG51 NLN is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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