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Y783 USS

2001 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,868 mi
Last recorded170,868 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY783 USS
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 170,868 miles

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

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

engine management light on

exhaust back box corroding

Fail 17 Oct 2014 170,822 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

exhaust back box corroding

Pass 6 Jun 2013 156,288 miles

Exhaust back box and rear pipes corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2013 16,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust back box and rear pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2012 145,707 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 141,218 miles

N/S/F N/S/R O/S/F TYRES HAVE SIDE WALL DAMAGE

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 141,218 miles

N/S/F N/S/R O/S/F TYRES HAVE SIDE WALL DAMAGE

Pass 19 May 2010 132,133 miles

rear number plate bigining to deteriorate

Pass 8 Jun 2009 121,134 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 113,010 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 113,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 107,151 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 107,151 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 99,160 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 99,160 miles

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

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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Y783 USS is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y783 USS, 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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Y783 USS is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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