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HG51 RXZ

2001 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

169,702 mi
Last recorded169,702 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 RXZ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 169,702 miles

general surface corrosion to springs, suspension arms brake pipes, hose ferrulls on underside of vehicle

rear pads look low

Fail 18 Dec 2017 169,702 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

general surface corrosion to springs, suspension arms brake pipes, hose ferrulls on underside of vehicle

rear pads look low

Pass 14 Dec 2016 164,859 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 160,133 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

n/s/f wheel started to bind

o/s/f wishbone rear bush heavily split

poor beam image both headlights

rear brake pads look thin

Pass 8 Dec 2014 155,729 miles

c.o close to limit

offside front suspension arm rear bush split

rear exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 8 Dec 2014 155,729 miles

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

c.o close to limit

offside front suspension arm rear bush split

rear exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 10 Dec 2013 151,567 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 146,406 miles

both rear coil springs started to corrode

chunk out of o/s/f tyre inner sidewall

engine light on

o/s/r tyre wearing centre of tread + close to limit

outer sills covered

rear brake pads look thin

Pass 21 Dec 2011 142,808 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear coil springs corroding

engine light on

front to rear brake + fuel pipes covered

o/s/f tyre cut on inner sidewall

outer sills covered

Pass 5 Jan 2011 139,766 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 131,928 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 123,498 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 112,229 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 112,229 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2006 104,947 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 89,804 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 RXZ is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RXZ, 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 HG51 RXZ registered?

HG51 RXZ is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is HG51 RXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG51 RXZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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