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SB51 FUD

2001 Lexus GS300

Gold Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,644 mi
Last recorded117,644 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB51 FUD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2020 117,644 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 105,362 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 103,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 102,391 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front d shapes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 99,625 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 96,139 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 92,809 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 88,054 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2012 84,240 miles

exhaust may require attention

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2012

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

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

exhaust may require attention

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2011 77,983 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 73,695 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 69,435 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 66,596 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 61,889 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 56,543 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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SB51 FUD is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Gold with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 SB51 FUD, 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 SB51 FUD registered?

SB51 FUD is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 December 2001.

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