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GY51 YWW

2001 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,578 mi
Last recorded145,578 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 YWW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2014 145,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 145,578 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 141,062 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 137,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 133,740 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 129,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 124,587 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 124,578 miles

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 112,117 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 YWW is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 94,621 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GY51 YWW, 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 YWW registered?

GY51 YWW is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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