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KV51 XUP

2001 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

171,096 mi
Last recorded171,096 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 XUP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 171,096 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all underside and components heavr surface rust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 170,982 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 166,481 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 165,842 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 160,496 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 157,712 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 153,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 148,958 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 141,929 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 137,054 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 137,046 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 124,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 May 2011 98,124 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 96,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 93,070 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 93,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2008 89,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 84,445 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 77,100 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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KV51 XUP is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KV51 XUP, 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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KV51 XUP is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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