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Y266 JMJ

2001 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

67,054 mi
Last recorded67,054 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY266 JMJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 67,054 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 7 Mar 2023 64,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front registration plate damaged

possible internal damage to o/s/r tyre(vehicle presented with flat tyre).advise replacement asap

Fail 7 Mar 2023 64,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

front registration plate damaged

possible internal damage to o/s/r tyre(vehicle presented with flat tyre).advise replacement asap

Pass 9 Mar 2022 63,490 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 62,610 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 62,608 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 61,247 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 60,361 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 60,361 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 58,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 55,979 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 53,661 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 52,007 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 52,007 miles

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

rear brake pads appear low (but not clearly visible)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 50,474 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 48,371 miles

both rear silencers corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2011 47,229 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 44,343 miles

rear brake pads appear low but not clearly visible

Pass 28 Jul 2009 40,886 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 40,886 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 36,939 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 33,157 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 29,250 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 24,207 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 24,207 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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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Y266 JMJ is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y266 JMJ, 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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Y266 JMJ is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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