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FG51 VMY

2001 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

149,589 mi
Last recorded149,589 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 149,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 148,133 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 144,195 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 144,195 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 142,659 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 139,390 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Jun 2014 136,761 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 134,099 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 132,847 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 129,249 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 126,303 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 121,149 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 116,532 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 116,532 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 109,074 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 102,413 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 VMY is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FG51 VMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG51 VMY registered?

FG51 VMY is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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