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Y693 NBA

2001 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

146,338 mi
Last recorded146,338 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY693 NBA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 146,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 145,308 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 143,304 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 139,179 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 138,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 133,118 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 126,410 miles

exhaust heat shield loose rattles

n/s/r tyre outer wall damaged ! .

steering column lock n/w.

under covers fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2016 119,513 miles

engine & under covers fitted

steering column lock not working req's attention.

Fail 29 Feb 2016 119,513 miles

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

engine & under covers fitted

steering column lock not working req's attention.

Pass 23 Feb 2015 112,113 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering column lock not working. req's attention.

Pass 10 Mar 2014 105,549 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn 2mm & worn on edges.

steering column lock n/w.

Pass 20 Feb 2013 98,245 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 90,980 miles

n/s/r tyre worn 3mm.

Pass 7 Mar 2011 83,724 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 76,954 miles

o/s/f door check strap loose.

supect bad oil / fluid leaks around lower n/s rear engine cover area req's attention.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 70,636 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 63,856 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2mm on outer edge.

n/s/r tyre on 2mm on inner edge.

o/s/f tyre on 3mm on inner edge.

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

suspect rear pads getting low.

Pass 1 Mar 2007 56,369 miles

brake fluid level low. †suspect front inner brakespads wearing low. †suspect rear brakes pads wearing low.

Pass 25 Feb 2006 49,347 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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Y693 NBA is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 Y693 NBA, 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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Y693 NBA is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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