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NL51 MWU

2001 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,898 mi
Last recorded136,898 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 MWU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 136,898 miles

EXHAUST FLANGES CORRODED THIN

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER REAR ARM BUSHS SLPITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT SHOCKERS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED BUT NOT WEAKEND (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH REAR SILLS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2024 131,987 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2024 131,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 131,712 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 131,712 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 131,700 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2022 131,700 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 130,542 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 130,542 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2020 129,844 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 129,844 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 May 2020 129,843 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Mar 2018 129,840 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 129,188 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (7.1.2)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Subframe mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Subframe mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside and outside edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside and outside edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 120,659 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 111,583 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 103,427 miles

all four tyres are heavily perished

Fail 25 Nov 2014 103,326 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all four tyres are heavily perished

Pass 21 Nov 2013 98,529 miles

Parking brakes need slight adjustment.

Please note: Both Rear exhaust clamps weakened by corrosion.

Pass 1 Dec 2012 94,284 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 87,189 miles

both rear tyres are getting close to legal limit

Pass 15 Nov 2010 80,554 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 70,140 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 58,287 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 46,905 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 37,809 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 32,325 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 May 2006 32,325 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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NL51 MWU is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NL51 MWU, 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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NL51 MWU is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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