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LN51 WKO

2001 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,865 mi
Last recorded105,865 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 WKO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 105,865 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 104,598 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 104,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/4517 (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust heat shied loose

Pass 30 Sep 2016 93,904 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 93,904 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 89,755 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 88,137 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 84,570 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 80,431 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 73,692 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 65,364 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 62,097 miles

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

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

very slight movement in stearing column

windscreen

Pass 5 May 2009 62,097 miles

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

very slight movement in stearing column

windscreen

Pass 12 May 2008 58,299 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre has been repaired

Fail 12 May 2008 58,299 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2007 53,875 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 47,115 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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LN51 WKO is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 LN51 WKO, 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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LN51 WKO is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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