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KG51 BXA

2001 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

126,392 mi
Last recorded126,392 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 BXA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 126,392 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 123,721 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, inner bush (STRONG ADVISE) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 120,792 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack/perish

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 115,793 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2015 112,634 miles

nearside front tyre slightly feathered

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust centre pipe to rear silncer joints deteriorated

offside front tyre slightly feathered

Pass 3 Jul 2014 108,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear brake pads low

Pass 18 Jun 2013 102,922 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 98,625 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2012 98,604 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2011 94,082 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 88,992 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 84,992 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 79,145 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f o/s/r n/s/r tyres perished and cracked side walls

Pass 28 Jun 2007 71,513 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 65,547 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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KG51 BXA 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 93.3%.

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 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 KG51 BXA, 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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KG51 BXA is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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