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Y811 STF

2001 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

168,293 mi
Last recorded168,293 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY811 STF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2021 168,293 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 163,050 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front headlamp washer jet housing incomplete. no sharp edges

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has been punctured repaired 235-45- R17

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure stuck on, would recommend fixing screws (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 163,050 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall 235-45-R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front headlamp washer jet housing incomplete. no sharp edges

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has been punctured repaired 235-45- R17

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure stuck on, would recommend fixing screws (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 157,857 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 156,588 miles

rear exhaust box leak

Pass 16 Jun 2017 151,180 miles

DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE REAR BUMPER CORNER

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

SCREW IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH SIDES REAR HUB ASSEMBLIES

Pass 14 Jun 2016 145,074 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2016 145,040 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault VSC warning on when vehicle moves (3.4.1c)

EML on

Pass 22 Jun 2015 130,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

both rear tyres outer walls damage

eml on

front screen damage

nearside front head lamp washer/wioer missing

unable to see rear brake pads fully

Fail 22 Jun 2015 130,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

both rear tyres outer walls damage

eml on

front screen damage

nearside front head lamp washer/wioer missing

unable to see rear brake pads fully

Pass 22 Jun 2014 118,928 miles

both rear exhaust boxes corroding

chips in windscreen

engine undershield fitted at time of test

front brake pads wearing low

n/s headlamp washer jet incomplete

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

rear number plate in poor condition

slight damage to n/s/r tyre on outer sidewall

slight damage to o/s and n/s of vehicle

unable to view rear brake pads fully

Pass 24 Jun 2013 104,919 miles

accident damage to offside front and offside rear of vehicle

chip in windscreen just in limits reccomend attention

wipers poor reccomend replacement

Pass 22 Jun 2012 96,095 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 84,340 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 76,750 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 66,320 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 58,792 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 49,500 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Jun 2006 44,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front lower & upper swivels leaking

full undertray fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

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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Y811 STF is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y811 STF, 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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Y811 STF is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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