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Y436 AKJ

2001 Lexus GS300

Gold Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,236 mi
Last recorded107,236 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY436 AKJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 107,236 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 99,939 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

auxiliary drive belt split

Fail 16 Aug 2018 99,939 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

auxiliary drive belt split

Pass 1 Aug 2017 89,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml light on

Pass 6 Aug 2016 74,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 74,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 73,411 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 71,570 miles

Front Discs Corroded

Rear Exhaust Corroded Around Join

Fail 16 Aug 2014 71,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Discs Corroded

Rear Exhaust Corroded Around Join

Pass 15 Aug 2013 70,480 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 70,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine Management Light On

N/s/f Tyre Low

Pass 22 Jul 2012 69,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management warning lamp on.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2011 67,785 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 67,785 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 65,114 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)

Pass 29 May 2009 60,894 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 29 May 2009 60,894 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 May 2008 59,314 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 59,314 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 49,102 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 40,650 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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Y436 AKJ is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Gold with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y436 AKJ, 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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Y436 AKJ is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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