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Y646 BDA

2001 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,863 mi
Last recorded189,863 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY646 BDA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 189,863 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 181,580 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 175,530 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 169,770 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 169,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 159,819 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 159,811 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 151,030 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 144,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2014 144,395 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 138,743 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 131,443 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 123,751 miles

O/S/F SUSPENSION LOWER ARM TIE ROD BUSH SPLITTING.

Fail 28 Jan 2011 123,751 miles

O/S/F SUSPENSION LOWER ARM TIE ROD BUSH SPLITTING.

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 115,645 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 107,535 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 107,535 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 99,209 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 99,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 83,240 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 65,674 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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Y646 BDA is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y646 BDA, 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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Y646 BDA is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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