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LS51 VZY

2001 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

189,596 mi
Last recorded189,596 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 VZY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 189,596 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side rear tyre wearing on inside edges

Fail 12 Jul 2011 189,574 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre wearing from inner wall

Pass 14 Jun 2010 187,456 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 185,662 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 171,742 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 157,874 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 136,556 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 122,055 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 122,055 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 100,613 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 82,737 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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LS51 VZY is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LS51 VZY, 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 LS51 VZY registered?

LS51 VZY is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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The MOT history for LS51 VZY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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