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Y308 DBA

2001 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

72,225 mi
Last recorded72,225 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY308 DBA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 72,225 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all low (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 70,436 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 68,580 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 66,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 65,682 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 65,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 65,514 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 64,383 miles

Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2018 64,382 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 63,269 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 62,137 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 60,941 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 59,568 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

o/s/f tyre cracking due to age.

Fail 27 Nov 2014 59,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

o/s/f tyre cracking due to age.

Pass 19 Nov 2013 58,119 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Snow tyre fitted to n/s/f o/s/f tyre side wall in poor condition.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 56,176 miles

Sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2011 53,834 miles

Body damage o/s/f

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 52,249 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 49,510 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 46,974 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 43,652 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 40,498 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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Y308 DBA is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y308 DBA, 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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Y308 DBA is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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