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Y479 YMO

2001 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,465 mi
Last recorded148,465 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY479 YMO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2012 148,465 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 148,465 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 143,230 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 142,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 133,649 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 67,503 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 75,855 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 69,932 miles

exhaust very rusty

Pass 11 May 2006 67,208 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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Y479 YMO is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 94,621 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 Y479 YMO, 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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Y479 YMO is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y479 YMO safe to buy?

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