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Y186 MKX

2001 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,463 mi
Last recorded112,463 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY186 MKX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 112,463 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 9 Jun 2015 112,463 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 103,308 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2014 103,308 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake fluid level low

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 14 May 2013 97,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 97,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 92,022 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 82,881 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 73,562 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 65,336 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 60,847 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 60,847 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 57,210 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 49,681 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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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Y186 MKX is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y186 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 Y186 MKX registered?

Y186 MKX is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 5 April 2001.

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