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X426 FGW

2001 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,086 mi
Last recorded79,086 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX426 FGW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 23 Jan 2026 79,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 78,504 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 77,541 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 76,758 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 76,147 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 75,532 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 74,694 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 74,106 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 73,475 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 72,713 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 71,898 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 70,979 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 69,980 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 69,412 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 68,792 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 68,079 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 66,974 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 66,044 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 64,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 63,211 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 59,454 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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X426 FGW is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X426 FGW, 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 X426 FGW registered?

X426 FGW is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 6 January 2001.

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