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Y196 CGF

2001 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

98,639 mi
Last recorded98,639 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY196 CGF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 98,639 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL Brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top ball joint rubber part detached and splitting REPLACE SOON (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 92,002 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline fail (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 87,879 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 82,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 77,929 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 77,929 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to N/S/R calliper leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system at caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 76,073 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 76,069 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 70,712 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 67,814 miles

both front wheel bearings slightly rough

headlight lenses faded

nsf shocabsorber is damp

Fail 30 Nov 2018 67,810 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

both front wheel bearings slightly rough

headlight lenses faded

nsf shocabsorber is damp

Pass 6 Nov 2017 61,885 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear perishing and cut (not quite deep enough to reach cords) in tyre sidewall

Offside Rear slight perishing to tyre sidewall

Pass 25 Nov 2016 56,280 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 11 Aug 2015 54,237 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 51,058 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 50,338 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 47,783 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 45,370 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 6 Jan 2011 42,842 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 40,382 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 37,794 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 34,330 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 31,113 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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Y196 CGF is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y196 CGF, 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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Y196 CGF is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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