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FN51 TVL

2001 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

203,320 mi
Last recorded203,320 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 TVL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 203,320 miles

slight knocking from front ? checked suspension

Fail 6 Aug 2020 203,316 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Central Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

slight knocking from front ? checked suspension

Pass 25 Jul 2019 202,046 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 196,354 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 191,414 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 186,309 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2015 180,274 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 171,681 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)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 171,607 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 164,625 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

nearside rear lamp cluster lens damaged

nearside steering rack gaiter slightly damaged

rear exhaust joint deteriorated/corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2012 160,395 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 157,379 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2010 154,141 miles

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

nearside rear light cluster slightly damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2009 144,002 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

nearside rear light cracked

Pass 11 Jul 2008 129,673 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 118,319 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 98,053 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 TVL is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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