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ML51 GXO

2001 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

79,790 mi
Last recorded79,790 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 GXO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 79,790 miles

Both inner sills rusty

Front subframe and suspension components heavily rusted

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 79,776 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all front suspension rusty

both rears inner sills rusty

Pass 27 Sep 2023 78,973 miles

Front bottom arm bushes worn

Headlights matted

Pass 26 Sep 2022 77,817 miles

Suspension components rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2021 76,388 miles

headlights matted

rear inner sills very rusty

rear suspension components very rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2020 75,616 miles

headlights matted

Pass 3 Sep 2019 74,038 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 74,038 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 71,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp cloudy but still getting sufficient beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp cloudy but still getting sufficient beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 69,365 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 69,365 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 66,401 miles

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

both rear back box joints corrdoded

Pass 8 Sep 2015 63,586 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 60,199 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 60,199 miles

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 56,169 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 51,892 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 47,642 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 43,112 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 38,697 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 34,230 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 34,230 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 29,359 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 25,490 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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ML51 GXO is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ML51 GXO, 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 ML51 GXO registered?

ML51 GXO is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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