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Y569 LCS

2001 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,267 mi
Last recorded88,267 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY569 LCS
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 88,267 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear Lower Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 84,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 80,559 miles

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK REAR BRAKE PADS

Pass 23 May 2018 77,538 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILL;S (PLASTIC COVERS)

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK REAR BRAKE PADS

Fail 21 May 2018 77,490 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM REAR LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OFFSIDE REAR (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

HEADLAMP LENSES STARTING TO FADE/DETERIORATE - SLIGHTLY REDUCING LIGHT OUTPUT

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING OFF ON INNER EDGE & CLOSE TO MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILL;S (PLASTIC COVERS)

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK REAR BRAKE PADS

Pass 15 May 2017 73,661 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING OFF ON INNER EDGE

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK REAR BRAKE PADS

Pass 19 May 2016 70,254 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM REAR MOUNTING BUSH STARTING TO UNBOND

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS

Pass 18 May 2015 66,324 miles

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

unable to visually check rear brake pads

Pass 16 May 2014 61,694 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 57,615 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 54,801 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing off on outer edge & close to minimum legal requirements

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers/skirts)

Fail 17 May 2012 54,779 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing off on outer edge & close to minimum legal requirements

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers/skirts)

unable to visually check rear brake pads

Pass 6 May 2011 49,473 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 44,582 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 42,046 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 38,634 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 34,978 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 30,317 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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Y569 LCS is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y569 LCS, 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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Y569 LCS is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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