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Y168 FCC

2001 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,633 mi
Last recorded151,633 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY168 FCC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 151,633 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2017 151,633 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 May 2016 146,997 miles

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing outer (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on 2mm 235/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 May 2016 146,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front side light came on with shutting bonnet

Offside dull image on pass limit

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low unable to see clearly advise brake check (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on 2mm 235/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 140,083 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

nearside headlight beam image poor but within pass limit

nearside wiper blade rubber starting to split but clears screen ok

offside inner sidelight inop matched pair fitted

unable to see rear brake pads advise brake check

Pass 3 Mar 2014 132,242 miles

eml staying on

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 3 Mar 2014 132,242 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

eml staying on

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 21 Feb 2013 130,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 125,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 118,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 102,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 91,406 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 79,060 miles

n/s front tyre uneven wear

Pass 3 Feb 2006 64,281 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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Y168 FCC is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y168 FCC, 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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Y168 FCC is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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