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OV51 FJJ

2001 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

131,630 mi
Last recorded131,630 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 FJJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 131,630 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 125,420 miles

Central Rear subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside 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))

Rear various suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2023 121,350 miles

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

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

Rear rear silencers corroded at flange joint

Pass 1 Dec 2022 114,470 miles

Central Rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 114,470 miles

Central Rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2021 110,069 miles

suspension components rusty

Pass 10 Jan 2020 108,539 miles

nearside wiper blade requires attention

suspension components rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2019 108,329 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 107,630 miles

headlights in poor condition

suspension bushes perishing

Pass 13 Jan 2017 106,258 miles

nearside rear tyre tread low

slight play in rear lower suspension bushes

Pass 8 Jan 2016 104,246 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

exhaust in poor condition

underside of vehicle showing signs of rust

Pass 19 Jan 2015 102,177 miles

exhaust in poor condition

slight play in rear suspension

Pass 16 Dec 2013 101,321 miles

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

slight play nearside and offside rear suspension joints

Pass 24 Sep 2012 101,287 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 97,810 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 9 Nov 2009 93,922 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 89,336 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 65,136 miles

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

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

both front tyres showing wear on inner and outer edges

Pass 6 Nov 2006 34,891 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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OV51 FJJ is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 OV51 FJJ, 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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OV51 FJJ is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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