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LV51 CWG

2001 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

144,879 mi
Last recorded144,879 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 CWG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 144,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside rear body corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under body/components has surface corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2025 140,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front lamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2024 137,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 133,702 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 128,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 128,847 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 125,124 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 121,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer arch is corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 118,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front head lamp washer damaged

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroding

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and split to inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

unable to see rear pads

under trays and over sills fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2019 118,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front head lamp washer damaged

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroding

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and split to inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

unable to see rear pads

under trays and over sills fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2018 112,058 miles

rust on whee arch n/s/r

Fail 26 Jun 2018 112,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rust on whee arch n/s/r

Pass 26 Jun 2017 107,860 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 102,382 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 96,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 96,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 92,240 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 87,817 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 87,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 82,644 miles

engine management warning lamp staying on indicating possible fault-ADVISE IMMEDIATE INSPECTION.

nearside and offside rear tyre treads starting to wear low.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 77,018 miles

engine management warning lamp staying on indicating possible fault-ADVISE IMMEDIATE INSPECTION.

offside rear tyre outer wall scuffed-not exposing inner chords.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 72,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake fluid resevoir level near minimum-advise top up.

engine management warning lamp staying on-ADVISE IMMEDIATE INSPECTION.

Fail 22 Jun 2010 72,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake fluid resevoir level near minimum-advise top up.

engine management warning lamp staying on-ADVISE IMMEDIATE INSPECTION.

Pass 23 Jun 2009 67,952 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 67,952 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 62,935 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 56,942 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 50,154 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 42,825 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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LV51 CWG is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 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 LV51 CWG, 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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LV51 CWG is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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