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Y853 PMO

2001 Lexus GS300 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

82,519 mi
Last recorded82,519 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS300 SE Auto81,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY853 PMO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300 SE Auto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 82,519 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2025 73,055 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 65,055 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 60,209 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2020 58,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads wearing thin and brake discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

near side and off side wiper blades splitting

Pass 9 Oct 2019 57,158 miles

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 10 Oct 2018 55,945 miles

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Fail 4 Oct 2018 55,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 3 Oct 2017 54,095 miles

Engine management light illuminated.

Plastic covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of all testable items.

Pass 28 Sep 2016 51,600 miles

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

engine management light on indicating a fault

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Fail 27 Sep 2016 51,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge, devoid of tread on outer edge and damaged on outer side wall but not reaching cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread very low on edges, perishing in tread area and damaged outer side wall but not reaching cords (4.1.E.1)

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

bulb failure warning light on indicating a fault

engine management light on indicating a fault

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 30 Sep 2015 49,079 miles

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

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

engine management light on indicating a fault

off side front and off side rear tyres perishing in tread area

off side front and off side rear tyres tread wearing low on edges

off side outer tyre wall damaged but not reaching cords

Pass 10 Sep 2014 46,322 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 42,330 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 39,143 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 35,991 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 33,244 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 30,087 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 28,099 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 25,303 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 25,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 21,056 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300 SE Auto?

Based on 2,088 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
6,520
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 121
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
position lamp(s) not working 36
Stop lamp not working 29
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29
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Y853 PMO is a 2001 Lexus GS300 SE Auto in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2001 Lexus GS300 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 81,305 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus GS300 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y853 PMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus GS300 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y853 PMO is a 2001 Lexus GS300 SE Auto, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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