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RO51 YCY

2001 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,522 mi
Last recorded149,522 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 YCY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 149,522 miles

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

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

child seats fitted at time of test rear seat belts not tested

Pass 19 Sep 2014 76,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2013 72,054 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2013 72,054 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 71,071 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2012 71,071 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2011 69,483 miles

all front suspension arms are corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2011 69,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

all front suspension arms are corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2010 67,410 miles

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

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

rear brake pads look worn

Fail 11 Sep 2010 67,410 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

rear brake pads look worn

Pass 3 Sep 2009 64,784 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 58,420 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 49,190 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 49,190 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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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RO51 YCY is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 RO51 YCY, 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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What year was RO51 YCY registered?

RO51 YCY is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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