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LB51 SZW

2001 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,018 mi
Last recorded136,018 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 SZW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 136,018 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 133,271 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 130,469 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 130,236 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 130,232 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 123,474 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 123,471 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 117,148 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 111,027 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 102,375 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 93,186 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 93,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 83,982 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 72,168 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 61,098 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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LB51 SZW is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LB51 SZW, 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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LB51 SZW is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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