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PX51 ZXV

2001 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

175,858 mi
Last recorded175,858 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX51 ZXV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 175,858 miles

engine light on

Fail 28 Mar 2018 175,858 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light on

Fail 26 Mar 2018 175,724 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery not fully secured

Engine management sytem fault warning light illuminated

Item(s) removed from drivers view of the road prior to inspection

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Unable to inspect nearside and offside outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2017 159,222 miles

Nearside Front tyre close on the age

engine light on

Fail 21 Mar 2017 159,119 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front tyre close on the age

engine light on

Pass 11 Mar 2016 141,878 miles

Front and rear suspension componts corroded

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 141,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front and rear suspension componts corroded

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 137,048 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 137,048 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 136,944 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 132,190 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 132,183 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 127,941 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 127,938 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 123,178 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 115,921 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 115,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 110,150 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 103,371 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 98,153 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 98,153 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 93,417 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Sep 2005 93,417 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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PX51 ZXV is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 PX51 ZXV, 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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PX51 ZXV is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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