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X973 UJO

2001 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

174,806 mi
Last recorded174,806 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX973 UJO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 174,806 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 167,591 miles

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

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

rear exhaust joints corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2013 157,354 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 148,175 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 148,175 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 140,372 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 128,844 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 117,846 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 109,358 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside

Fail 6 Feb 2008 109,358 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn on inside

Pass 21 Dec 2006 97,357 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2006 81,169 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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X973 UJO is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X973 UJO, 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 X973 UJO registered?

X973 UJO is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 17 January 2001.

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