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KF51 ZWP

2001 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

117,058 mi
Last recorded117,058 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 ZWP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 117,058 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 105,319 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2022 105,319 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 98,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 91,704 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 91,704 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 88,440 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 88,440 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 79,704 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 79,704 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 74,533 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 68,392 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 64,548 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 59,273 miles

Fracture on o/s rear exhaust pipe.

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight cracking on power steering drive belt.

Slight delamination on rear number plate.

Slight splitting on n/s o/s wiper blades.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 53,224 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Slight cracking on power steering drive belt.

Slight delamination on rear number plate.

Slight wear on o/s front inner tyre tread.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 48,225 miles

Exhaust heat shield centre clip missing.

Slight cracking on power steering drive belt.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 43,813 miles

Slight cracking on power steering drive belt.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 38,699 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 38,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 33,800 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 28,571 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 24,923 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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KF51 ZWP is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KF51 ZWP, 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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KF51 ZWP is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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