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Y139 MEN

2001 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,663 mi
Last recorded158,663 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY139 MEN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 158,663 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

n/s rear arch rusty

Pass 3 Feb 2020 156,781 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 156,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 152,372 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 146,030 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 143,046 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 139,790 miles

oil l eak

Pass 29 Jan 2015 137,079 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 129,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 128,331 miles

exhaust system rusty

n/s front wheel binding

Pass 18 Mar 2011 125,242 miles

rusty fuel tank

Fail 18 Mar 2011

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rusty fuel tank

Pass 3 Mar 2010 121,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 114,325 miles

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

n/s front brake binding

o/s back box rusty

Pass 22 Feb 2008 104,033 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 88,091 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2007 88,091 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 75,400 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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Y139 MEN is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y139 MEN, 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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Y139 MEN is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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