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MU51 JKV

2001 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

160,653 mi
Last recorded160,653 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 JKV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 160,653 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 158,332 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fulcrum bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower 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))

Rear floor corroded

parking brake efficiency only just met may require adjustment

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2025 158,326 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fulcrum bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower 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))

Rear floor corroded

parking brake efficiency only just met may require adjustment

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2024 156,528 miles

CORROSION ON SUSPENSION STEERING COMPONENTS

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

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

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

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

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

UNDERFLOOR CORRODED

Pass 17 May 2023 153,648 miles

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

both light unit lens are starting to mist up and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on floor panels, sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components.

Fail 17 May 2023 153,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

both light unit lens are starting to mist up and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on floor panels, sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components.

Pass 12 May 2022 148,622 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

oil leaks

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

windscreen scratched

Fail 6 May 2022 148,618 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

oil leaks

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

windscreen scratched

Pass 10 May 2021 145,040 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both front light units are starting to mist up and deteriorate

both rear tyres are starting to wear on edges

some steering and suspension bushes arre starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on floor panels subframes steering suspension and brake components

Fail 10 May 2021 145,040 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both front light units are starting to mist up and deteriorate

both rear tyres are starting to wear on edges

some steering and suspension bushes arre starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on floor panels subframes steering suspension and brake components

Pass 1 Oct 2019 144,225 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage advise (2.1.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened osf and nsf,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower vehicle has an oil leak,advise

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) osf and nsf,advise

Nearside Rear Lower fuel pipe corroded,advise

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer wall perishing,inner edge worn,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front side mirror cover cracked,advise

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn,advise

Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and surrounding suspension components corroded,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 144,223 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage advise (2.1.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened osf and nsf,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower vehicle has an oil leak,advise

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) osf and nsf,advise

Nearside Rear Lower fuel pipe corroded,advise

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer wall perishing,inner edge worn,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front side mirror cover cracked,advise

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn,advise

Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and surrounding suspension components corroded,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 137,154 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Both front headlamps severely deteriorated but not reducing light intensity

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Engine coolant low

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

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratches caused by defective wiper (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Still preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Mirror casing damaged

Rear Exhaust starting to deteriorate

Fail 25 Sep 2018 137,153 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Both front headlamps severely deteriorated but not reducing light intensity

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Engine coolant low

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

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratches caused by defective wiper (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Still preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Mirror casing damaged

Rear Exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Sep 2017 132,001 miles

engine light on

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front n/s top ball joint gater starting to deteriorate

o/sn/s head light lens starting to deteriorate

rear brake discs starting to wear/corrode

rear brake pads starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

windscreen scratched

Fail 26 Sep 2017 132,001 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)

engine light on

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front n/s top ball joint gater starting to deteriorate

o/sn/s head light lens starting to deteriorate

rear brake discs starting to wear/corrode

rear brake pads starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

windscreen scratched

Pass 29 Sep 2016 129,917 miles

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

both front light units are starting to mist up and deteriorate

engine warning light is on

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

fuel filler neck is starting to corrode

o/s mirror has some damage to it

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Sep 2015 125,376 miles

engine light staying on

exhaust starting to deteriorate

oil leak

rear o/s tyre side wall starting to crack/deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

windscreen scratched

Fail 24 Sep 2015 125,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine light staying on

exhaust starting to deteriorate

oil leak

rear o/s tyre side wall starting to crack/deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

windscreen scratched

Pass 11 Sep 2014 119,892 miles

all tyre side walls are cracking and deteriorating rear o/s wall has a cut in it

engine light is on

exhaust and its mountings are starting to corrode and deteriorate

o/s mirror cover is damaged

some sterring and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

windsreen has marks in it

Fail 11 Sep 2014 119,890 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

all tyre side walls are cracking and deteriorating rear o/s wall has a cut in it

engine light is on

exhaust and its mountings are starting to corrode and deteriorate

o/s mirror cover is damaged

some sterring and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

windsreen has marks in it

Pass 17 Sep 2013 116,712 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut in rear o/s tyre side wall

engine light is on

exhaust heat sheild is corroding and insecure

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

hand brake warning light is on

o/s mirror body is damaged

rear n/s tyre is starting to wear and side wall is cracking and deteriorating

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 11 Sep 2013 116,702 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut in rear o/s tyre side wall

engine light is on

exhaust heat sheild is corroding and insecure

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

hand brake warning light is on

o/s mirror body is damaged

rear n/s tyre is starting to wear and side wall is cracking and deteriorating

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Sep 2012 113,190 miles

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

engine and brake warning lights are on

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

floor panels and front and rear subframes are starting to corrode surface rust

o/s mirror body is damaged

rear n/s tyre is starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 11 Sep 2012 113,190 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine and brake warning lights are on

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

floor panels and front and rear subframes are starting to corrode surface rust

o/s mirror body is damaged

rear n/s tyre is starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Sep 2011 110,292 miles

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

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

brake warning light staying on

marks in windscreen

o/s mirror body damaged

oil leaks

rear brake discs starting to corrode

slight play in front n/s wheel bearing

slight play in o/sn/s rear wheel bearings

slight travel in hand brake

Pass 1 Oct 2010 106,270 miles

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

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

engine light staying on

front o/s tyre worn on edge and side wall split

hand brake warning light staying on

marks in windscreen

oil leaks

rear brake discs corroded/pitted

rear brake pads starting to wear

Fail 28 Sep 2010 106,270 miles

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

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

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

engine light staying on

front o/s tyre worn on edge and side wall split

hand brake warning light staying on

marks in windscreen

oil leaks

rear brake discs corroded/pitted

rear brake pads starting to wear

Fail 22 Sep 2009 98,407 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake warning light staying on

engine light staying on

slight play in rear lower suspension bushes

windscreen marked

Pass 22 Sep 2009 98,407 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake warning light staying on

engine light staying on

slight play in rear lower suspension bushes

windscreen marked

Pass 30 Sep 2008 89,727 miles

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

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

exhaust heat shield insurcure

o/s mirror cover damaged

rear pads starting to wear. rear discxs starting to wear/corrode

several scratches in windscreen

wiper linkage worn. engine light staying on, all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 30 Sep 2008 89,727 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

exhaust heat shield insurcure

o/s mirror cover damaged

rear pads starting to wear. rear discxs starting to wear/corrode

several scratches in windscreen

wiper linkage worn. engine light staying on, all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 27 Sep 2007 81,487 miles

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

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

engine light staying on.rear discs starting to wear.rear n/s tyre starting to wear

Pass 27 Sep 2007 81,487 miles

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

engine light staying on.rear discs starting to wear.rear n/s tyre starting to wear

Pass 30 Jan 2006 63,295 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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MU51 JKV is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MU51 JKV, 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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MU51 JKV is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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