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GJ51 FNS

2001 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

176,310 mi
Last recorded176,310 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 FNS
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 176,310 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 176,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 171,856 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 171,856 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 29 Oct 2013 165,484 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 165,484 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 162,560 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 154,971 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 146,185 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 137,393 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 128,386 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 109,186 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 109,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 11 Aug 2006 98,696 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 98,696 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 75,922 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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GJ51 FNS is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GJ51 FNS, 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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What year was GJ51 FNS registered?

GJ51 FNS is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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