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Y491 VGD

2001 Lexus GS300

Blue Lpg 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,760 mi
Last recorded142,760 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY491 VGD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 142,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively advised to get checked asap (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 4 Oct 2024 141,580 miles

exhaust in a poor condition

Fail 3 Oct 2024 141,578 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust in a poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2023 140,490 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and min tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine light on

exhaust in a poor condition and slight blow

Fail 29 Sep 2023 140,488 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and min tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine light on

exhaust in a poor condition and slight blow

Pass 27 Sep 2022 139,566 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre poor inner wall &worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 139,566 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre poor inner wall &worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

mill light on

Pass 22 Sep 2021 138,518 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 137,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

slight cracking n/s/r tyre inner wall

Fail 28 Oct 2020 137,341 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

slight cracking n/s/r tyre inner wall

Pass 24 Apr 2019 134,645 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 133,188 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 131,412 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 130,049 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 130,026 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 125,351 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 120,009 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 114,246 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 114,246 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 107,955 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 101,225 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 91,631 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 91,571 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 84,518 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 77,350 miles

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

can not clearly see how much pad is left on fronts but would advise further inspection in workshop

Pass 3 Nov 2006 66,943 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 60,323 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 60,323 miles

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

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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Y491 VGD is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 Y491 VGD, 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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Y491 VGD is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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