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HG51 HJA

2001 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,743 mi
Last recorded144,743 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 HJA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2011 144,743 miles

Minor stone chips to screen

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 144,743 miles

Minor stone chips to screen

Pass 7 Dec 2010 133,691 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both front and rear brake pads low

ecu light illuminated

Fail 7 Dec 2010 133,691 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both front and rear brake pads low

ecu light illuminated

Pass 15 Dec 2009 122,066 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 122,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

EML light on at start of test

slight run -out both rear brakes

Pass 8 Dec 2008 112,333 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 97,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 97,982 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 81,641 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 65,366 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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HG51 HJA is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HG51 HJA, 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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HG51 HJA is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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