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Y875 ANV

2001 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,202 mi
Last recorded153,202 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY875 ANV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 153,202 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 153,202 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 138,300 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 138,297 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 135,644 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 135,644 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 134,826 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

underside corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2022 134,826 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded

underside corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2021 131,918 miles

Coil spring corroded All Front & Rear Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

General Underbody & Component Corrosion

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))

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

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

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Front & Rear Tyres Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 130,102 miles

General Under Body Corrosion

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2019 127,111 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps faded, images only just acceptable (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 123,430 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 123,430 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Sep 2017 117,714 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 113,408 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 105,904 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres badly stepped on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2014 98,045 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 90,909 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 81,789 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 81,777 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 74,889 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 71,053 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 65,574 miles

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

nearside front tyre 3mm-low tread pattern on inner edge

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 13 Nov 2008 60,146 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 56,837 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 51,874 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 46,454 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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Y875 ANV is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 94,621 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 Y875 ANV, 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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Y875 ANV is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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