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Y416 XGJ

2001 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

170,739 mi
Last recorded170,739 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY416 XGJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 170,739 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

slight wear/play in steering rack mounts

small splits n/s/f upper swivel boot

Pass 26 Jul 2018 164,684 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

exhaust system corroded

front reg plate damaged

headlamp aims faded

n/s/f tyre deep cut outer side wall & worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre slick inner edge

parking brake long travel

slight oil leak

small rust patches

suspension boots, bushes & ball joint slightly worn

wiper blades slightly smeary

Pass 10 Jul 2017 156,313 miles

slight wear/play in steering rack mounts

Pass 11 Jul 2016 150,950 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 144,485 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 139,720 miles

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

all 4 tyres worn close to legal limits

Fail 25 Jul 2013 139,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front 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 25 Jul 2013 139,541 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 11 May 2012 132,139 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2012 132,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 127,983 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 120,841 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 112,270 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 100,905 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 100,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2007 88,688 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 82,148 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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Y416 XGJ is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y416 XGJ, 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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Y416 XGJ is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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