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Y395 VKJ

2001 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,863 mi
Last recorded82,863 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY395 VKJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 82,863 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 82,862 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 78,378 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 78,375 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2017 71,944 miles

Engine management light on.

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 65,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges and has a nail in the tread. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 57,938 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2015 57,937 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 50,594 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 11 Apr 2014 50,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 8 Apr 2013 42,386 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

grease escaping from nearside front lower balljoint and offside trackrod end

Fail 8 Apr 2013 42,386 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

grease escaping from nearside front lower balljoint and offside trackrod end

Pass 12 Apr 2012 31,322 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 31,319 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 24,793 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished and tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre perished and tread low

Fail 31 Mar 2011 24,793 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front tyre perished and tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre perished and tread low

Fail 10 Feb 2010 23,212 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 23,212 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 21,197 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 19,047 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 17,731 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 14,083 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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Y395 VKJ is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y395 VKJ, 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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Y395 VKJ is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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