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Y685 VRP

2001 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

172,141 mi
Last recorded172,141 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY685 VRP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 172,141 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system is badly corroded

Pass 10 May 2019 171,554 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 171,550 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

near side rear tyre inner edge wearing

noise from near side front caliper / area when driving

off side rear tyre inner edge bald and beginning to wear through to canvas

Pass 23 Apr 2018 170,778 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 170,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 169,670 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge (tread not cut as deep)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 169,669 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge (tread not cut as deep)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 164,053 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to split. (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low. (3.5.1g)

both front inner anti roll bar bushes worn. may knock.

both rear lower outer suspension arm bushes worn. may knock. change asap.

Pass 6 Mar 2015 131,931 miles

brake fluid low.

chip in windscreen, may grow.

play in both inner front anti roll bar `D` bushes. will knock.

slight play in both rear lower hub bushes. may knock.

Fail 5 Mar 2015 131,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid low.

chip in windscreen, may grow.

play in both inner front anti roll bar `D` bushes. will knock.

slight play in both rear lower hub bushes. may knock.

Pass 3 Mar 2014 142,179 miles

brake fluid below max.

chip in o/s lower screen, may grow.

front & rear brake pads slightly low.

Fail 28 Feb 2014 142,172 miles

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

brake fluid below max.

chip in o/s lower screen, may grow.

front & rear brake pads slightly low.

Fail 28 Feb 2013 127,544 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 127,544 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 107,181 miles

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 88,953 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 76,023 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 61,250 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 61,045 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 42,982 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

front discs showing signs of wear-lip on edges

Pass 18 Jul 2007 40,852 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 36,557 miles

both front tyres worn on edges outside centre three quarters

nearside front tyre has a nail in it

Pass 8 Jul 2005 31,200 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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Y685 VRP is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y685 VRP, 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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Y685 VRP is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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