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2001 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

112,901 mi
Last recorded112,901 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY866 UAN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 112,901 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

Both rear exhaust joints weak

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear diff damp

Fail 16 Apr 2019 112,901 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All rear suspension components corroded

Both rear exhaust joints weak

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear diff damp

engine light on

Pass 19 Sep 2018 109,435 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2018 109,348 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2017 101,405 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 94,093 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 87,442 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 83,876 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 80,180 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 77,060 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 1 Sep 2011 73,846 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2010 70,427 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 66,460 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 64,532 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 58,583 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 50,106 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 42,452 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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Y866 UAN is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 Y866 UAN, 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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Y866 UAN is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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