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MT51 EJG

2001 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

142,080 mi
Last recorded142,080 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 EJG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 142,080 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 142,077 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion under side all rear suspension components/floors/exhaust

Pass 11 Dec 2022 140,058 miles

under tray and under tray fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2021 133,230 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2020 127,835 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 125,325 miles

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 120,268 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 116,117 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 113,359 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Jun 2015 109,900 miles

rear section of exhaust corroded

sill covers fitted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2015 109,900 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear section of exhaust corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2014 106,654 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 103,205 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 103,205 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 94,393 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 87,841 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 82,695 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 78,409 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 68,184 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

various cuts to outer side wall on n/s front tyre

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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MT51 EJG is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MT51 EJG, 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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MT51 EJG is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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