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Y553 RNB

2001 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,045 mi
Last recorded133,045 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY553 RNB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 133,045 miles

Exhaust rusty

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 132,817 miles

engine light on, sill covers fitted, undercovers fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2016 132,817 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on, sill covers fitted, undercovers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 130,210 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 130,208 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine light on

Pass 25 Mar 2014 125,973 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 121,355 miles

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

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

engine light on

rear brake discs corroding on inner contact surfaces

Pass 24 Mar 2012 117,282 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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)

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

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

eml light on

nsf brake slightly restricted free movement but not affecting brake performance

vsc malfunction lamp on

Pass 29 Mar 2011 112,203 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

engine management light showing

slight movement in steering rack mounting bushes

Fail 28 Mar 2011 112,203 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

engine management light showing

slight movement in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 1 Jul 2010 108,355 miles

both rear tyres worn edges, o/s/r tyre cut in wall not to canvas,rear pads low,

Fail 30 Jun 2010 108,355 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres worn edges, o/s/r tyre cut in wall not to canvas,rear pads low,

Pass 8 Jun 2009 99,224 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 92,190 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 77,731 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 61,753 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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Y553 RNB is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y553 RNB, 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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Y553 RNB is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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