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MX51 HBA

2001 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,445 mi
Last recorded75,445 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 HBA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 75,445 miles

Front and rear brake inspection

Rear bumper wiring hanging down

Pass 19 Feb 2025 71,452 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 71,452 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 68,378 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 63,772 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NS and OS lamps dulled slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All subframe bushes have slight play/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 63,772 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NS and OS lamps dulled slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All subframe bushes have slight play/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 52,253 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (235/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 52,253 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (235/45x17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (235/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 45,562 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 39,023 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 31,353 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 21,452 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 21,345 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 21,221 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 21,221 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 20,914 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 20,134 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge shoulder

Pass 6 Jun 2013 19,639 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 18,958 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 18,958 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 17,979 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 17,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 17,003 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 16,083 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 14,814 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 12,597 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 11,064 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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MX51 HBA is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 94,621 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MX51 HBA, 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 MX51 HBA registered?

MX51 HBA is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 16 October 2001.

Is MX51 HBA safe to buy?

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