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Y203 PLC

2001 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,714 mi
Last recorded104,714 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY203 PLC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 104,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 101,663 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 101,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 96,180 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 92,226 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 92,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake efficiency shows distortion

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres damaged on outer sidewalls

rear brake discs corroding on inner areas

Pass 30 Jul 2007 90,031 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 83,944 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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Y203 PLC is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y203 PLC, 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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Y203 PLC is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 21 March 2001.

Is Y203 PLC safe to buy?

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