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Y23 RAM

2001 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,376 mi
Last recorded106,376 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY23 RAM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 106,376 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 105,068 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 104,529 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

light corrosion on undercarriage

Pass 17 Jul 2023 101,779 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 101,745 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 98,012 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 91,870 miles

Integral body structure slightly corroded

oil leak minor

Pass 6 Jul 2020 88,010 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jun 2019 85,444 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 84,005 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 84,003 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 83,133 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 82,134 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 82,135 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 79,239 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 79,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 75,497 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 71,454 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 68,230 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 68,230 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 65,692 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 65,692 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 58,610 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 54,665 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre has nail in centre tread

Pass 3 Sep 2007 50,006 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 45,633 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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Y23 RAM is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y23 RAM, 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 Y23 RAM registered?

Y23 RAM is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 9 August 2001.

Is Y23 RAM safe to buy?

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