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X281 CFG

2001 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,671 mi
Last recorded106,671 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX281 CFG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 106,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust system corroded but not blowing

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 26 Jan 2017 104,563 miles

offside front & offside rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2016 101,976 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 98,946 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 96,083 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 91,825 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 91,825 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 87,866 miles

Exhaust system very corrosive at rear flange joints.

Fail 26 Jan 2012 87,866 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust system very corrosive at rear flange joints.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 83,354 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 83,354 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 81,779 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 76,004 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 69,293 miles

front tyres worn

Pass 31 Jan 2007 63,150 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 63,150 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 56,511 miles

front brake pads 90% worn

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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X281 CFG is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X281 CFG, 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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What year was X281 CFG registered?

X281 CFG is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 22 January 2001.

Is X281 CFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X281 CFG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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