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SC51 BKK

2001 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,808 mi
Last recorded156,808 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC51 BKK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 156,808 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 156,464 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 154,310 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 151,416 miles

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Aug 2017 151,415 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 143,289 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 126,473 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 126,473 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 109,701 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 109,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 93,773 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 84,394 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 78,225 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 66,239 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise on chip in screen

advise on hand brake travel

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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SC51 BKK 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 78.6%.

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 SC51 BKK, 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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SC51 BKK is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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