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HS51 APZ

2001 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,209 mi
Last recorded134,209 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS51 APZ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 134,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joints excessively corroded. (7.1.2)

front pipe heat shield insecure and rattling

Fail 3 Jun 2017 134,209 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joints excessively corroded. (7.1.2)

front pipe heat shield insecure and rattling

Pass 1 Jun 2016 123,632 miles

All tyres under inflated at time of test

Engine management light on

Exhaust system mounting points excessively corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 115,902 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine managemet light indicates a fault

Pass 24 Mar 2014 111,076 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 107,965 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 106,173 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 105,365 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 105,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 103,122 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 103,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 100,421 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 95,747 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 90,507 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 90,507 miles

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

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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HS51 APZ is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HS51 APZ, 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 HS51 APZ registered?

HS51 APZ is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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