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Y178 UGX

2001 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,983 mi
Last recorded78,983 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY178 UGX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 78,983 miles

Corrosion underside

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 78,983 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Corrosion underside

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 78,807 miles

General corrosion underside

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2024 78,807 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

General corrosion underside

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 77,558 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 71,353 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 71,353 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 70,693 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 70,180 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 69,565 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 68,555 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 66,495 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 61,993 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 57,699 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 54,525 miles

Engine managemant light on.

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

bothsides rear outer tyer slightly has a cracks.

Pass 13 Aug 2013 49,662 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 47,034 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 45,356 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 43,249 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 38,321 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 36,531 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 29,908 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 25,891 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 17,108 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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Y178 UGX is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 Y178 UGX, 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 Y178 UGX registered?

Y178 UGX is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 14 August 2001.

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