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Y823 LGY

2001 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,025 mi
Last recorded112,025 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY823 LGY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 112,025 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 106,885 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 106,885 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2018 100,681 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 93,193 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 93,193 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 85,092 miles

all 4 tyres cracked between tread

osf wiper blade split

Fail 3 Feb 2016 85,079 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

all 4 tyres cracked between tread

osf wiper blade split

Pass 26 Feb 2015 80,824 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 80,135 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 80,092 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 78,425 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 78,425 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 76,752 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 75,192 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 75,192 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 70,840 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 68,359 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 68,353 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 64,880 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 61,653 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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Y823 LGY is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y823 LGY, 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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Y823 LGY is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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