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Y526 AGH

2001 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

230,532 mi
Last recorded230,532 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY526 AGH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 230,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn bad on inside edges

rear exhaust join flanges corroded and weakened

Pass 24 Jun 2011 209,352 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inside edge

offside rear brake pads have no anti-rattle springs fitted

rear anti-roll bar clamp bushes worn

Pass 2 Jul 2010 196,449 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight play in rear anti-roll bar clamp bushes

Fail 2 Jul 2010 196,449 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake disc inner face corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight play in rear anti-roll bar clamp bushes

Pass 15 May 2009 178,198 miles

Oil leak

front tyres worn outer edge

Pass 23 May 2008 152,217 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 23 May 2008 152,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 17 May 2007 122,398 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit 235/45/17

o/s/r tyre very well worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 8 May 2006 94,114 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 94,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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Y526 AGH is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y526 AGH, 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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Y526 AGH is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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