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X137 EHB

2001 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,151 mi
Last recorded151,151 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX137 EHB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 151,151 miles

general corrosion on underside and all suspension components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases full system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2015 147,787 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 139,862 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2014

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 130,458 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 130,457 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

interior mirror insecure

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 14 Dec 2011 125,431 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight play in steering column.

washers only work at one side but provide enough water.

Fail 10 Dec 2011 125,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight play in steering column.

washers only work at one side but provide enough water.

Pass 14 Dec 2010 119,574 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 119,574 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 111,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 111,086 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 104,974 miles

1 washer jet inop at offside front.

approx 20kg of run out at rear discs

brake pads appear to be getting low.

play at steering column

see service advisory regarding calipers.. passed on rolling road...however reported as siezed <advise>!!!!!

Pass 12 Dec 2007 97,721 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 97,721 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 89,881 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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X137 EHB is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 X137 EHB, 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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X137 EHB is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 15 January 2001.

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