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Y263 PAP

2001 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

60,375 mi
Last recorded60,375 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY263 PAP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 60,375 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 60,218 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 58,752 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 56,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Damage to light lens

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Slight corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 11 Apr 2018 56,274 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 9 May 2017 55,674 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 55,674 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2016 54,057 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 51,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake discs are slightly worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

windscreen wipers are slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2015 51,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake discs are slightly worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

windscreen wipers are slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2014 48,049 miles

front, centre and rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Pass 7 May 2013 44,470 miles

all four brake discs are slightly worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

both front tyresare low on the outer edge

both wipers are in slightly poor condition

Pass 7 Jun 2012 41,112 miles

both rear exhaust silencers corroded

centre/rear join of both centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

cuts to outer wall of nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2011 39,193 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 36,709 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 May 2010 36,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 May 2009 34,730 miles

drivers seat belt damaged

exhaust corroded at rear

wipers poor operation

nsf and nsr tyre walls damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2008 32,095 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to wear unevenly

offside rear tyre starting to wear unevenly

Fail 10 Apr 2008 32,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front pads starting to wear low

nearside rear tyre starting to wear unevenly

offside rear tyre starting to wear unevenly

Pass 23 Mar 2007 28,071 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 28,071 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 24,385 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 24,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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Y263 PAP is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y263 PAP, 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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Y263 PAP is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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