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Y661 JCA

2001 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY661 JCA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 93,637 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 91,271 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 88,899 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 86,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

rear axle and underside corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2020 82,444 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2019 78,423 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2018 72,807 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 68,997 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 68,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 67,249 miles

exhaust corroder but not leaking any gas

Pass 4 Dec 2015 65,310 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 62,561 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 60,337 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 57,186 miles

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

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

rear exhaust flange corroded but not leaking.

Pass 29 Nov 2012 57,186 miles

rear exhaust flange corroded but not leaking.

Pass 23 Nov 2011 52,956 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 49,875 miles

osr parking brake cable outer casing split and starting to stick

Fail 7 Dec 2010 49,875 miles

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

osr parking brake cable outer casing split and starting to stick

Pass 9 Dec 2009 45,785 miles

osr handbrake cable outer casing breaking away

Fail 9 Dec 2009 45,785 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

osr handbrake cable outer casing breaking away

Pass 4 Dec 2008 42,727 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 39,827 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 39,827 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 36,968 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 26,369 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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Y661 JCA is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 Y661 JCA, 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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Y661 JCA is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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