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Y453 BKL

2001 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

77,175 mi
Last recorded77,175 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY453 BKL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 77,175 miles

engine undertray fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2024 74,026 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 71,758 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 68,463 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 64,047 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 59,843 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 56,562 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 52,069 miles

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 22 Nov 2017 47,357 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 41,939 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2015 34,903 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 29,610 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 24,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 24,982 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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Y453 BKL is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y453 BKL, 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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Y453 BKL is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 2 June 2001.

Is Y453 BKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y453 BKL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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