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FG51 NLX

2001 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

206,427 mi
Last recorded206,427 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 NLX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 206,427 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 206,353 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both headlamps lenses oxidised

Pass 30 Oct 2018 197,603 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 187,612 miles

both headlamp beam patterns just visible

Fail 1 Nov 2017 187,612 miles

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

both headlamp beam patterns just visible

Pass 20 Oct 2016 177,390 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 177,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 167,871 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 164,229 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 164,229 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 160,522 miles

advise rear box poor ,corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2012 155,193 miles

advise rear exhaust boxes poor condition through corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2011 151,122 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 150,781 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)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 141,181 miles

brake retaining spring insicure on nearrside rear

Fail 19 Oct 2009 143,181 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake retaining spring insicure on nearrside rear

Fail 30 Sep 2009 143,012 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 138,020 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 138,020 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 129,900 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 129,900 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 118,613 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 103,271 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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FG51 NLX is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NLX, 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 NLX is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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