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RV51 ATF

2001 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,953 mi
Last recorded112,953 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 ATF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 112,953 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

age related corrosion detected at front and rear suspension components

Pass 29 Jan 2024 111,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion at an advanced state (5.3.3 (b) (i))

age related corrosion detected at front and rear suspension components

Pass 1 Mar 2023 110,270 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 110,270 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 108,742 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 108,230 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 107,714 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 107,714 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 107,712 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 104,936 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 103,589 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 101,183 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 101,173 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 98,690 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 95,142 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 89,706 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 89,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 79,729 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 70,570 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 70,372 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 61,665 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 60,424 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)

both rear tyres starting to lose shape

Pass 28 Apr 2009 55,684 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear bars

offside rear tyre worn low on edges

Pass 3 Apr 2008 46,867 miles

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 22 Mar 2007 36,139 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 33,421 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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RV51 ATF is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RV51 ATF, 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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RV51 ATF is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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