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GY51 SFF

2001 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,932 mi
Last recorded129,932 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 SFF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 129,932 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 129,929 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 May 2009

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 88,222 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 88,222 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 77,057 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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GY51 SFF is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GY51 SFF, 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 GY51 SFF registered?

GY51 SFF is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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