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FN51 LBF

2001 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

141,755 mi
Last recorded141,755 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 LBF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 141,755 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 141,486 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))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 140,931 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 140,931 miles

Emissions not tested rear exhaust boxes missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Road wheel fixings not compatible all 4 wheels protuding outside vehicle body wrong tyres stretched on rims (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 140,008 miles

Nearside Front ball joint minor play

Fail 13 Nov 2019 140,008 miles

Nearside Front ball joint minor play

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 134,601 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 124,616 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 116,455 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 114,866 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 114,866 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 105,090 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 105,090 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 101,060 miles

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

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

Front tyres both have cracks in them

Rear tyres both have cracks in them

Pass 12 Apr 2013 99,330 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 96,700 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 96,700 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 94,566 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 90,902 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 87,440 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 83,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 72,019 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 62,651 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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FN51 LBF 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 78.3%.

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 FN51 LBF, 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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FN51 LBF is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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