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Y476 UGD

2001 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,248 mi
Last recorded86,248 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY476 UGD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 86,248 miles

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

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over whole underbody and suspension comonents (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 86,248 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over whole underbody and suspension comonents (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2014 84,146 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 84,146 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 73,787 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 72,016 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 69,812 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 69,812 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 62,254 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 62,250 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 62,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front discs slightly grooved

front pads wearing thin

rear pads wering thin

slight lip on rear discs

Fail 21 Apr 2009 55,613 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 55,613 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 46,736 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2008 46,736 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 40,505 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 40,375 miles

advise front brake wear monitored.

advise tyre wear monitored.. esp n/s/f.

spare tyre below legal limit.

Pass 27 Feb 2006 35,236 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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Y476 UGD is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y476 UGD, 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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Y476 UGD is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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