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Y743 WGJ

2001 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,702 mi
Last recorded76,702 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY743 WGJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2015 76,702 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 74,122 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 68,328 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 62,465 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 57,303 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 50,200 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 41,726 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 33,616 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 26,583 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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Y743 WGJ is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y743 WGJ, 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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What year was Y743 WGJ registered?

Y743 WGJ is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y743 WGJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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