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Y183 MKX

2001 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

180,658 mi
Last recorded180,658 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY183 MKX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 180,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 172,177 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 163,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 153,102 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 145,483 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 137,862 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 130,220 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 17 May 2016 130,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 15 May 2015 124,918 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 107,901 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 107,901 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake discs scored

Pass 1 May 2013 83,495 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 62,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 6 Apr 2011 51,079 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 46,488 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 22 Jan 2009 41,430 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 36,818 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 32,166 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 26,010 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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Y183 MKX is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y183 MKX, 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 Y183 MKX registered?

Y183 MKX is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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