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Y819 NFG

2001 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

128,877 mi
Last recorded128,877 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY819 NFG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 128,877 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 123,736 miles

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

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

General corrosion underside

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 123,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm) STRONG ADVISORY wearing heavily inside edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm) STRONG ADVISORY wearing heavily inside edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Pads not visible

Fail 30 Aug 2022 123,277 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm) STRONG ADVISORY wearing heavily inside edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm) STRONG ADVISORY wearing heavily inside edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Pads not visible

Pass 24 Aug 2021 117,218 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlight slightly deteriated

Offside Headlight deteriated

Fail 23 Aug 2021 117,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight deteriated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlight deteriated

Pass 21 Aug 2020 115,799 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 225/45 ZR17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

VSC warning light on

both steering rack mountings are starting to wear

general under-body corrosion

slight engine oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2020 115,767 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underside of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 225/45 ZR17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

VSC warning light on

both steering rack mountings are starting to wear

general under-body corrosion

slight engine oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2019 113,935 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 107,706 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 100,129 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 100,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also tyre is split on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 92,914 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 89,062 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 27 May 2015 89,062 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

engine management light on

Pass 29 May 2014 81,966 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 81,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2013 72,460 miles

Both N/S/R and N/S/F tyres have cuts on outer side walls.

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

Pass 9 May 2012 67,876 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 67,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2011 63,567 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 58,548 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 54,616 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 49,798 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 49,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both N/S/F and O/S/R tyres have slight cuts in outer wall.

Pass 23 May 2007 43,955 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 38,178 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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Y819 NFG is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 Y819 NFG, 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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Y819 NFG is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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