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LD51 MRU

2001 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,546 mi
Last recorded164,546 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 MRU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 164,546 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has outer side wall damage

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Feb 2018 164,546 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre has outer side wall damage

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Feb 2017 157,077 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has damage to side wall

Fail 15 Feb 2017 157,077 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has damage to side wall

Pass 21 Apr 2016 147,395 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

all rear exhaust sections corroded

plastic covers fitted restricting view of componenets

Pass 10 Apr 2015 136,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2014 124,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 124,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 123,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 120,870 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 117,193 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 106,973 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 95,958 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 82,674 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 68,944 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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LD51 MRU is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LD51 MRU, 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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LD51 MRU is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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