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Y249 EKR

2001 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

162,944 mi
Last recorded162,944 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY249 EKR
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 162,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOST. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 157,615 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 157,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 Oct 2019 157,603 miles

Brake valve leaking abs valve block/master cylinder area under reservoir (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded going to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal starting to perish/crack

underside suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2018 150,414 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 150,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 145,591 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Front inner D bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (3.5.1g)

Slight corrosion starting to inner sills and other components

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear lower hub both sides (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front rear most starting to split both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 139,573 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 139,573 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position Bonnet (6.4.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 135,020 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 135,020 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 127,897 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 119,871 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 119,871 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 109,212 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 108,817 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2011 94,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 94,879 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 85,361 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 77,026 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)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 64,446 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 55,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Feb 2006 41,428 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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Y249 EKR is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y249 EKR, 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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Y249 EKR is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 3 March 2001.

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