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FG51 VNA

2001 Lexus GS300

Maroon Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

169,568 mi
Last recorded169,568 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 VNA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 169,568 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front n/s/f and o/s/f sill damaged

Front n/s/f and o/s/f suspension arm rear bushes torn

Nearside Front mirror deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear boot lid and bumper damaged

Rear exhaust corroded

engine management light on

oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2016 169,568 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front n/s/f and o/s/f sill damaged

Front n/s/f and o/s/f suspension arm rear bushes torn

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

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

Nearside Front mirror deteriorated

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light cluster (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear boot lid and bumper damaged

Rear exhaust corroded

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2015 161,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall damage

o/s headlamp lens deteriorated

o/s/f tyre below 3.mm and bald inner edge

rear accident damage

undertrays fitted

wiper blades smeary

Fail 19 Oct 2015 161,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall damage

o/s headlamp lens deteriorated

o/s/f tyre below 3.mm and bald inner edge

rear accident damage

undertrays fitted

wiper blades smeary

Pass 31 Oct 2014 151,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

impact damage to boot lid

nsr tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 22 Oct 2014 151,254 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s headlamp lense deteriorated and image faint

n/s/r tyre 3.mm and metal in tread

o/s headlamp lense deteriorated

play o/sr lower suspension arm bush

rear bumper/ boot damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2013 141,243 miles

n/s wing mirror damaged

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

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

n/s/f lower rear suspension arm bush torn

o/s/f lower rear suspension arm bush torn

rear end damage to n/s/r, o/s/r and boot lid

several areas of damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Fail 31 Oct 2013 141,243 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s wing mirror damaged

n/s/f lower rear suspension arm bush torn

o/s/f lower rear suspension arm bush torn

rear end damage to n/s/r, o/s/r and boot lid

several areas of damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 29 Oct 2012 131,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2012 131,074 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s wiper blade split

rear brake pads very close to limit

Pass 26 Oct 2011 119,335 miles

n/s/f bumper damaged

rear boot lid damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2010 105,803 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 91,077 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 91,029 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/R tyre under inflated

Pass 9 Jul 2008 73,624 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 73,624 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 54,970 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 48,756 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 VNA is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Maroon with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VNA, 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 VNA is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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