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WJ51 UUL

2001 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

175,041 mi
Last recorded175,041 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 UUL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 May 2019 175,041 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 175,030 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust box rubber deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2018 164,794 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 163,186 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 159,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel filler tube corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2016 159,565 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

fuel filler tube corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2015 157,246 miles

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

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

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

both rear exhaust boxs joins corroded

engine management light on

n/s mirror cover missing

Pass 8 Jan 2014 151,185 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 142,896 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2013 142,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 132,089 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 132,075 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 117,200 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 107,072 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)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 100,008 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 89,541 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 82,553 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 78,302 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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WJ51 UUL is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WJ51 UUL, 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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WJ51 UUL is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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