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RN51 JBO

2001 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

193,347 mi
Last recorded193,347 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 JBO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 193,347 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 189,183 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 189,163 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 187,048 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 183,699 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 183,678 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 183,184 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 182,605 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 182,235 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 181,101 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 177,652 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 177,652 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 172,100 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 167,399 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 162,520 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2014 157,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 151,868 miles

1.plastic trim covering outer sills.

2.slight play in n/s/r bottom wishbone arm bush.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2012 146,104 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2011 140,136 miles

1.near side rear play in top and bottom bushes.2.plastic trim covering outer sills.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 134,911 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres wrearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2009 129,874 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 127,402 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 110,199 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 110,199 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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RN51 JBO is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RN51 JBO, 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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RN51 JBO is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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