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K5 LKS

2001 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,173 mi
Last recorded60,173 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 LKS
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 60,173 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and upper and lower s/arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and lower s/arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near subframe mounts and both sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 60,173 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and upper and lower s/arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and lower s/arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near subframe mounts and both sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 59,246 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and corrosion to suspension arma (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms[both sides] corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear chassis and both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 58,508 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides[worn from inner edge] (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 57,571 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 56,606 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front tyres worn from inner edge

Fail 1 Sep 2021 56,606 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front tyres worn from inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2020 55,435 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and n/s/r inner sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front tyres wearing from inner edges

Pass 16 Jul 2019 54,656 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing from edges

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 54,656 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front tyre wearing from edges

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 54,649 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

rear to centre exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2018 53,314 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 51,734 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 50,229 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 48,711 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 46,548 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 45,205 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 43,259 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 43,259 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 40,321 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 40,321 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 38,650 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 35,369 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 35,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 31,691 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 28,665 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 24,526 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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K5 LKS is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 K5 LKS, 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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K5 LKS is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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