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GY51 YWX

2001 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,224 mi
Last recorded75,224 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 YWX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2020 75,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 75,068 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 74,927 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 72,477 miles

both front headlamp lense's starting to fade

exhaust system becoming rusty

n/s/f seat belt slightly slow to retract

Pass 21 Jul 2015 68,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre treads cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2014 61,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut on outer wall n/s/f tyre .

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edges .

o/s/r tyre cracks in tread dephs .

Pass 3 Jul 2013 54,593 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate cracked .

Fail 1 Jul 2013 54,593 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate cracked .

Fail 11 Jul 2012 47,928 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Pass 11 Jul 2012 47,928 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Pass 14 Jul 2011 41,536 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front caliper sightly binding .

rear number plate destorted .

Fail 12 Jul 2011 41,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front caliper sightly binding .

rear number plate destorted .

Pass 13 Jul 2010 36,901 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 36,901 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 32,804 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 30,076 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 27,306 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 25,132 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 YWX is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YWX, 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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GY51 YWX is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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