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L1 GUR

2001 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,165 mi
Last recorded78,165 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 GUR
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 78,165 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 67,695 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 56,774 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 45,425 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 33,754 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 24,361 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 21,284 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 20,970 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 20,509 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 19,703 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 19,454 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 18,759 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine light is on

Pass 15 Sep 2014 18,759 miles

engine light is on

Pass 9 Sep 2013 18,308 miles

engine manegement light is on

Pass 28 Aug 2012 17,292 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 16,698 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 16,556 miles

small cut on n/s/f outer tyre wall no cord exposed

unable to see rear pads may be wearing thin

Pass 2 Jul 2009 16,242 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 15,549 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 14,994 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 14,994 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 13,144 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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L1 GUR is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L1 GUR, 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 L1 GUR registered?

L1 GUR is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is L1 GUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L1 GUR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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