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R77 ELK

2001 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

35,238 mi
Last recorded35,238 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR77 ELK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 35,238 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

sine of car be stood

Pass 5 Oct 2023 28,461 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 28,461 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 28,244 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 28,230 miles

ALL TYRES VERY LOW ON PRESSURE.

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier ADVISE SECURE A.S.A.P (4.13 (a) (i))

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

COOLANT LOW IN EXPANSION TANK.

Front BOTH FRONT TYRES OLD & DETERIORATING,NSF=205,OSF=2014 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE.(235-40X18W)

Rear BOTH REAR TYRES OLD & DETERIORATING,2013 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE.(245-40X18W)

Rear REAR BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

Pass 4 Mar 2020 28,229 miles

ALL 4 TYRES HAVE DIFFERENT TREAD PATTERN

AUXILIARY BELT CRACKING.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SURFACE RUST ON FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

REAR BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 4 Mar 2019 28,103 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES HAVE DIFFERENT TREAD PATTERN.

AUXILIARY BELT CRACKING.

REAR BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

Pass 8 Mar 2018 27,639 miles

NSF TYRE 2008,PERISHING & CRACKING. 245-40X18

Pass 15 Mar 2017 25,681 miles

TYRE SIZE: 245/40X18 93Y

n/s/f tyre splitting on inner sidewall - advise replace

Pass 12 Mar 2016 24,204 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 24,182 miles

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

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

TYRE SIZE: 245/40X18 97Y

Pass 6 Mar 2015 21,372 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear low

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 28 Feb 2014 19,942 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 19,942 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 19,256 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 17,503 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 16,042 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 13,289 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 8,291 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 7,474 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 6,530 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 5,525 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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R77 ELK 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 87%.

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 R77 ELK, 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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R77 ELK is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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