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KY51 LCG

2001 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,311 mi
Last recorded125,311 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 LCG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 125,311 miles

Tracking out of alignment

Fail 5 Jul 2011 124,992 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 115,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 103,016 miles

brake fluid level below max

engine management light on dash on

ext. system getting rusty in places

ext.down pipe heat shield loose

general wear on all discs

n/s/f dip beam aim on lower limits

no n/s/f head light washer fitted

odd stickers on screen

parts of cars underside covered in plastic

parts of susp.have plastic covers fitted

plastic covers fitted over parts of engine and front susp. areas

plastic covers fitted over sils

slight damage to n/s/r bumper

Pass 11 Jul 2008 94,245 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 87,872 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 87,850 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 79,525 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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KY51 LCG is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KY51 LCG, 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 KY51 LCG registered?

KY51 LCG is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is KY51 LCG safe to buy?

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