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HJ51 XPT

2001 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

151,103 mi
Last recorded151,103 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 XPT
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2022 151,103 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 145,326 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 143,854 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 139,126 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 139,123 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2018 133,886 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 127,262 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 127,262 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 119,723 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 119,723 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 110,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 110,734 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 103,034 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 94,621 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 86,331 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 79,061 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 72,347 miles

advise both rear tyres on 2mm across tread.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 67,295 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 64,521 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 61,297 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight side wall damage

Pass 31 Jul 2006 56,008 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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HJ51 XPT is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 HJ51 XPT, 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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HJ51 XPT is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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