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X143 EHB

2001 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,221 mi
Last recorded138,221 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX143 EHB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 138,221 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2016 132,899 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NS and OS (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2016 132,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NS and OS (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 123,717 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 11 Dec 2013 115,883 miles

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

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

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

front tyre edges worn

offside rear tyre edge worn

sill covers fitted

some corrosion rear heel plate areas

Pass 21 Dec 2012 108,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2011 101,471 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 93,258 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 7 Jan 2010 85,088 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 85,088 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 76,565 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 69,768 miles

engine light on

Pass 4 Jan 2007 61,530 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 52,032 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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X143 EHB is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X143 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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X143 EHB is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 17 January 2001.

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