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Y49 FAO

2001 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,911 mi
Last recorded97,911 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY49 FAO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 97,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 97,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 91,782 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 88,487 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 86,648 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 83,737 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 83,439 miles

N/S/R tyre close to wear indicators

O/S/F brake binding

Pass 1 Mar 2013 82,646 miles

o/s/f brake dragging slightly

Pass 16 Mar 2012 79,965 miles

Front and Rear number Plates cracked but still able to Read Lettering

Fail 17 Mar 2011 76,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 76,703 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 73,377 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 68,724 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 63,650 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 57,216 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 52,120 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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Y49 FAO is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y49 FAO, 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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What year was Y49 FAO registered?

Y49 FAO is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y49 FAO safe to buy?

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