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Y527 AGH

2001 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,254 mi
Last recorded166,254 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY527 AGH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 166,254 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 166,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 161,217 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 161,115 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

EML on

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 157,697 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 153,533 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 145,613 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2009 131,481 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 126,863 miles

Oil leak

front lower suspension arm bushs have surface cracking

offside front tyre has cracking in tread pattern and wearing slightly on outer edge

offside rear tyre has cracking in tread pattern advise replacement

Pass 20 Jul 2007 121,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 116,543 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 116,537 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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Y527 AGH is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y527 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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Y527 AGH is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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