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2001 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,215 mi
Last recorded132,215 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX246 YRU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 132,215 miles

Offside Front tyre deteriorating

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2017 131,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside Front tyre slightly deteriorated

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

both front headlights deteriorated but still showing correct beam pattern

exhaust system deteriorated with corrosion

general corrosion throughout vehicle structure

Fail 31 Mar 2017 131,165 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside Front tyre slightly deteriorated

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

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

both front headlights deteriorated but still showing correct beam pattern

exhaust system deteriorated with corrosion

general corrosion throughout vehicle structure

Pass 30 Mar 2016 128,278 miles

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

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

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

both front headlights slightly deteriated

exhaust system corroded

slight corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 30 Mar 2016 128,273 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

both front headlights slightly deteriated

exhaust system corroded

slight corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 31 Mar 2015 125,724 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust system is rusty.

Pass 4 Apr 2014 124,018 miles

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

exhaust system is starting to rust.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 122,204 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 120,153 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 117,779 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2010 115,197 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Screw in nearside front tyre.

Pass 23 Mar 2009 112,627 miles

Both rear exhaust flanges corroded.

Rear brake pads low.

Rear discs corroding.

Fail 23 Mar 2009 112,627 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear exhaust flanges corroded.

Rear brake pads low.

Rear discs corroding.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 109,664 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 102,430 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 90,850 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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X246 YRU is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X246 YRU, 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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X246 YRU is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 10 February 2001.

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