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MM51 SVS

2001 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

193,959 mi
Last recorded193,959 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 SVS
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 193,959 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 193,948 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 193,838 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 193,199 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 192,649 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 191,638 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 190,831 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 189,344 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 188,124 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 183,102 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 164,148 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 162,090 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 159,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2011 155,081 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 151,586 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 147,444 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 138,010 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 138,010 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 120,471 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 120,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 104,440 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 85,807 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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MM51 SVS is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 MM51 SVS, 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 MM51 SVS registered?

MM51 SVS is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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