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WX51 CFK

2001 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

195,808 mi
Last recorded195,808 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 CFK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 195,808 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 191,119 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel both side (3.1.6b)

engine management light is on

Pass 11 Nov 2016 189,723 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 183,279 miles

Engine light on dash

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulders worn and outer sidewall cut but not to cord (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 183,279 miles

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

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

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

Engine light on dash

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulders worn and outer sidewall cut but not to cord (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 171,218 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 171,216 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON THE INNER SHOULDER

Pass 14 Nov 2013 160,024 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 149,635 miles

Engine management light on

Front number plate cracked

VSC light on

Fail 8 Nov 2011 138,301 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 138,301 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 127,162 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 127,161 miles

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 119,840 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 112,237 miles

Front no.plate slightly deteriorated

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2007 105,921 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 105,918 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front number plate shows signs of deterioration.

Pass 1 Sep 2006 99,100 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing close to tread indicators

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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WX51 CFK is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Blue 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 WX51 CFK, 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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WX51 CFK is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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