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Y559 RVS

2001 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,099 mi
Last recorded153,099 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY559 RVS
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 153,099 miles

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

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

n/s/rear tyre inner edge worn

o/s/rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 9 Jul 2013 145,626 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2013 145,626 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2012 137,721 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 129,163 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 129,077 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 121,310 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre damage on outer sidewall.235 45 17

Pass 29 Jun 2010 121,310 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

nearside front tyre damage on outer sidewall.235 45 17

Pass 30 Jun 2009 113,972 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 97,753 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

nearside front tyre has some damage on inner shoulder.

Pass 12 Jun 2007 86,177 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 73,825 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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Y559 RVS is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 3,000cc 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 Y559 RVS, 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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Y559 RVS is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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