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M20 JJX

2001 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

181,382 mi
Last recorded181,382 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 JJX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 181,382 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 175,923 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 170,989 miles

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

Rear Diff weeping oil

Rear Exhaust poor condition

Suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2021 169,706 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff has seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 167,674 miles

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

oil smear around diff input seal

Pass 14 Sep 2019 165,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 161,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (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 Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 158,595 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 155,877 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes perished but no signs of play at present.

Front anti roll bar d bushes have slight play in.

Rear silencer joints generally corroded.

Pass 9 Sep 2015 153,221 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exhust system deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2014 149,635 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 144,688 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 139,891 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 131,156 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 120,389 miles

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)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 112,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 112,458 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 100,830 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 88,916 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 70,715 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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M20 JJX is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 M20 JJX, 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 M20 JJX registered?

M20 JJX is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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