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GL51 RFY

2001 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

253,276 mi
Last recorded253,276 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 RFY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 253,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 245,424 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 237,638 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 230,962 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 227,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 221,412 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 221,412 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 213,579 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 204,785 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 196,328 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 186,583 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 178,591 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 170,180 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 160,514 miles

slight play osr lower suspension bush

Pass 19 Mar 2011 151,854 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 142,021 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 130,947 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 117,245 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 106,686 miles

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

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust heatsheild insecure

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 27 Mar 2006 95,588 miles

front and rear brakes worn

front wiper blades poor condition

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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GL51 RFY is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 GL51 RFY, 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 GL51 RFY registered?

GL51 RFY is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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